2025 Public Holidays & Working Days in United Arab Emirates
Complete 2025 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for United Arab Emirates.
United Arab Emirates has 252 working days and 13 public holidays in 2025, with a Saturday – Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
United Arab Emirates operates on UTC+4 with standard business hours 08:00–17:00 and a saturday – sunday weekend. In 2025, there are 252 standard working days and 13 public holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays — potentially delaying payment settlement by 1–3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid United Arab Emirates's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2025 holidays with local agents in advance.
⚠️ Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha Long Breaks
UAE grants 3–5 days for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, with potentially different durations for private and public sectors. Islamic dates depend on moon sighting and are confirmed by the government close to the date.
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United Arab Emirates Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2025-01-01 | Wed | رأس السنة الميلادية New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-03-29 | Sat | عطلة عيد الفطر Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-03-30 | Sun | عيد الفطر Eid al-Fitr | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-03-31 | Mon | عطلة عيد الفطر Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-04-01 | Tue | عطلة عيد الفطر Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-06-05 | Thu | يوم عرفة Arafat Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-06-06 | Fri | عيد الأضحى Eid al-Adha | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-06-07 | Sat | عطلة عيد الأضحى Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-06-08 | Sun | عطلة عيد الأضحى Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-06-27 | Fri | رأس السنة الهجرية Hijri New Year | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-09-05 | Fri | المولد النبوي الشريف Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-12-02 | Tue | اليوم الوطني National Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-12-03 | Wed | اليوم الوطني National Day Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in United Arab Emirates in 2025?
In 2025, United Arab Emirates has 252 working days, 100 weekend days, and 13 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in United Arab Emirates?
The official weekend in United Arab Emirates is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does United Arab Emirates have in 2025?
United Arab Emirates has 13 public holidays in 2025. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in United Arab Emirates?
Banks in United Arab Emirates are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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