UAE's next public holiday falls in June; see details

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Post the Eid Al Adha weekend, UAE residents can still look forward to several
The Eid break, observed from Thursday to Sunday (June 5–8), gave employees a four-day weekend, with the workweek resuming on Monday, June 9.
The next public holiday is likely to be Islamic (Hijri) New Year, which marks the start of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
Based on current astronomical projections, the date is expected to fall on Thursday, June 26.
Next UAE public holiday in 2025: Possible long weekend in June
However, if the month of Dhu Al Hijja spans 30 days, the holiday may instead occur on Friday, June 27.
The day will mark the beginning of the year 1447 in the Islamic calendar.
Islamic New Year is typically a quiet day of reflection with no formal religious rituals.
Following that, the Prophet Mohammed's birthday is anticipated on Thursday, September 4.
The UAE's final stretch of holidays in 2025 includes Commemoration Day, expected to be observed on Monday, December 1.
This will likely be followed by National Day celebrations on Tuesday, December 2, and Wednesday, December 3.

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