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Dubai announces Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has issued a circular announcing the Eid Al Adha holiday for the year 1446 Hijri. All government entities, departments, and institutions across Dubai will observe a public…

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Dubai announces Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has issued a circular announcing the Eid Al Adha holiday for the year 1446 Hijri.

All government entities, departments, and institutions across Dubai will observe a public holiday from Arafat Day, Dhul Hijjah 9, 1446 AH (Thursday, June 5, 2025) until Dhul Hijjah 12, 1446 AH (Sunday, June 8, 2025).

Official working hours will resume on Monday, June 9, 2025.

Dubai Eid Al Adha holiday 2025

Entities, departments, and institutions with employees working on shift-based schedules or involved in public services or essential facilities management are exempt from the holidays.

These entities can set work schedules for the exempt employees based on their specific operational needs to maintain uninterrupted public service delivery.

In light of this auspicious occasion, DGHR extends its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; their brothers, the members of the Supreme Council and the Rulers of the Emirates, and to the people of the UAE and all its residents.

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