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6/19/25, 4:44 PM Dubai Government Human Resources Department announces Hijri New Year holiday for the year 1447

Dubai Government Human Resources department announces Hijri New Year holiday. Image Courtesy: DGHR

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Dubai Government Human Resources Department announces Hijri New
Year holiday for the year 1447

Announcing Friday, June 27, 2025 - as the official public holiday
Press Release

June 18, 2025

Dubai: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) issued a circular announcing Friday, June 27, 2025 - as the
official public holiday for Dubai government entities, departments and institutions in celebration of Hijri New Year.

The circular clarifies that this holiday excludes entities with employees working in shifts or those involved in providing essential
public services or managing vital facilities. These organisations may determine appropriate working hours for such employees
based on operational requirements to ensure uninterrupted services.

On this blessed occasion, the Department extends its warmest wishes to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime
Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates and the
citizens and residents of the UAE.

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