Mark Your Calendars: Every UAE Public Holiday You’ll Want Off in 2025

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_{Planning your getaways just got a whole lot easier. If you’re based in the UAE and already daydreaming about your next break, you’ll want this list of public holidays saved, screenshotted, and maybe even framed. From the first New Year cheers to the last National Day fireworks, 2025 is generously packed with long weekends, religious celebrations, and strategic leave potential.}

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12 Public Holidays? Yes, Please.

_{Whether you're plotting family trips, solo escapes, or just a few extra sleep-ins, the UAE’s 2025 public holiday calendar is serving serious time-off potential. Predictions (based on moon sightings and official announcements) indicate that UAE residents will enjoy at least 12 public holidays this year.}

_{Let’s break them down.}

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Your 2025 UAE Public Holiday Cheat Sheet

_{Confirmed & Predicted Dates:}

• _{New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1}
• _{Eid Al Fitr: Sunday, March 30 to Tuesday, April 2}
• _{Arafat Day: Thursday, June 5}
• _{Eid Al Adha: Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8}
• _{Islamic New Year: Predicted Thursday, June 26}
• _{Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday: Predicted Friday, September 5}
• _{UAE National Day: Tuesday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 3}

_{That’s a calendar full of weekend extensions, midweek breathers, and back-to-back holidays.}

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What Happened So Far in 2025?

_{Already this year, UAE residents soaked up some quality downtime. The first big break came with Eid Al Fitr, starting on March 30 and stretching over three glorious days. Then came Eid Al Adha, tagged to Arafat Day, creating a Thursday-to-Sunday long weekend filled with celebrations, staycations, and airport dashes.}

_{Now, the next big date on your radar? Islamic New Year, falling on Thursday, June 26, giving everyone a well-timed midweek break.}

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The Big Hack: Turn 14 Leave Days Into 42 Off

_{Want to play your cards right? With clever planning, 14 days of annual leave could magically turn into 42 consecutive days off. How? By booking time around public holidays and weekends, you can stretch your breaks without burning through your entire leave balance.}

_{Talk about maximizing downtime and upping your holiday game.}

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What Happens If a Holiday Falls on a Weekend?

_{Great question. According to UAE Cabinet Resolution No.27 of 2024, if a public holiday lands on a weekend, it may be moved to the start or end of the week. This doesn’t apply to Eid Al Fitr or Eid Al Adha, but for other holidays, it means a Monday off could be just a Cabinet decision away.}

_{Even better? In 2025, none of the Islamic holidays overlap with Gregorian calendar holidays or weekends, which means no missed breaks.}

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A Quick Legal Note

_{These public holidays apply across both the private and public sectors, with the dates made official through the UAE Gazette. Plus, local governments can green-light additional days off if they see fit, so stay tuned for more updates as the year progresses.}

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Final Thoughts

_{The UAE public holiday calendar in 2025 is brimming with opportunities to unwind, explore, and recharge. Whether you’re planning an escape abroad or a peaceful staycation, having these dates on hand is the first step in your year of well-timed breaks.}

_{Go on, block those dates in your calendar. You’ve earned it.}

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