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6/16/25, 9:45 AM Dubai summer hours: 4-day working week and reduced hours for public sector | Time Out Dubai

The Dubai summer working hours have been announced for the public sector (Credit: Adobe Express)

Dubai announces 4-day work week and reduced
hours

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By Findlay Mair June 16, 2025

Dubai has introduced a four-day working week and reduced hours for public sector workers.

It follows a successful initial trial scheme first introduced in 2024 for those working for government entities.

Set to begin on Tuesday July 1, the 2025 ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative will run until Friday September 12.

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department has implemented a reduced summer schedule to allow workers a
greater work-life balance.

The pilot phase of the initiative was implemented across 21 government entities in Dubai and was found to improve overall
employee satisfaction and happiness among workers, in addition to enhanced productivity and an improved work environment.

The trial expands on last year’s trial period, which ran from August until the end of September and was only applicable to 15
different government entities.

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