The government has announced that June 27 will be an official Islamic New Year holiday in the UAE for all private sector employees.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) of UAE has declared June 27, 2025 as a paid Islamic New Year holiday for all private sector employees. This marks the start of the new year 1 Muharram 1447 AH, which is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
This declaration follows the public holidays schedule of the UAE for private sector institutions. This holiday decision makes a 3-day weekend for the residents. UAE residents who already have Saturday and Sunday as their weekend days will return to work on Monday, June 30.
The Islamic New Year holiday marks the Prophet Muhammad’s Hijrah from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. Although it is not as widely celebrated as Eid it remains a time for Muslims to reflect and reconnect spiritually.
Upcoming UAE Public Holidays in 2025
Here’s a quick look at other confirmed or expected UAE public holidays this year:
Mawlid al-Nabi (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday)—~Thursday, September 4, 2025 (12 Rabi al-Awwal), subject to moon sighting.
The United Arab Emirates will observe National Day on December 2–3, 2025.
FAQs: Islamic new year holiday
Q: Why is there an Islamic New Year holiday for the private sector?
A: The MoHRE granted the same day off to private-sector workers. This is to align with public-sector benefits, providing uniformity across all UAE sectors.
Q: Will the Islamic New Year holiday create a long weekend?
A: Yes. Many employees will get a three-day weekend because June 27 is a Friday.
Q: What is the significance of 1 Muharram in Islam?
A: It marks the Islamic New Year and the Hijrah. The celebrations remain subdued, but people in the country use this time to think about themselves and their faith.
Q: Are other Islamic holidays confirmed for 2025?
A: The authorities will announce the exact dates for Mawlid al-Nabi, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha closer to the events, as they depend on official moon sightings.
Q: Does this Islamic New Year holiday apply throughout the UAE?
A: The UAE Cabinet has declared this holiday as a national day of observance throughout all emirates and both private and public sectors.
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