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Gulf Business
16 hours ago
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- Gulf Business
Islamic New Year 2025: GCC countries declare holidays
Image: Getty Images Governments across the Gulf region have announced public holidays to mark the Islamic New Year, giving residents in the UAE, Kuwait, and Oman extended weekends. The holiday marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year 1447 AH. Read-I In Dubai, the Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has confirmed that Friday, June 27, 2025, will be an official public holiday for all government departments, entities, and institutions. According to a circular issued by DGHR, the holiday does not apply to employees working shifts or those involved in providing essential public services or managing vital infrastructure. These organisations may determine alternative work schedules based on operational requirements, Nationwide, the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation also announced that private sector employees will receive June 27 off as a paid holiday. This follows an earlier statement from the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources confirming the same date for federal employees, effectively creating a long weekend for much of the country. In Kuwait, the cabinet declared Thursday, June 26, as a public holiday on the occasion of the Islamic New Year. All ministries and state institutions will suspend operations, resuming work on Sunday, June 29. The decision was made during the Cabinet's regular session, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah. The cabinet extended its congratulations to the Amir, the Crown Prince, and the people of Kuwait, as conveyed by A
Arabian Business
2 days ago
- Politics
- Arabian Business
Kuwait announces Islamic New Year holiday
The Kuwaiti Cabinet has declared Thursday, June 26 as a public holiday on the occasion of the Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year). All ministries and state bodies in the country will suspend work on that day and resume work on Sunday, June 29. The decision was made by the Cabinet during its weekly meeting, presided over by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah. Islamic New Year in Kuwait The Cabinet congratulated Amir Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al Sabah and the national citizens on the Islamic New Year.
Arabian Business
2 days ago
- Politics
- Arabian Business
Dubai announces holiday dates
Dubai has announced dates for an upcoming holiday and long weekend in the UAE. The Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) issued a circular announcing Friday, June 27, 2025 – as the official public holiday for government entities, departments and institutions in celebration of Hijri New Year. The circular clarifies that this holiday excludes entities with employees working in shifts or those involved in providing essential public services or managing vital facilities. Dubai Hijri New Year holiday These organisations may determine appropriate working hours for such employees based on operational requirements to ensure uninterrupted services. On this blessed occasion, the Department extended warm to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates and the citizens and residents of the UAE.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Government Human Resources Department announces Hijri New Year holiday for the year 1447
Dubai: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) issued a circular announcing Friday, June 27, 2025 - as the official public holiday for Dubai government entities, departments and institutions in celebration of Hijri New Year. The circular clarifies that this holiday excludes entities with employees working in shifts or those involved in providing essential public services or managing vital facilities. These organisations may determine appropriate working hours for such employees based on operational requirements to ensure uninterrupted services. On this blessed occasion, the Department extends its warmest wishes to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates and the citizens and residents of the UAE. For further information, please contact: Orient Planet Group (OPG) Email: media@ Website:
Gulf Business
4 days ago
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- Gulf Business
Islamic New Year 2025: UAE declares June 27 a private sector holiday
The UAE has officially declared Friday, June 27, 2025, as a paid public holiday for the Islamic New Year — giving residents across the country a welcome long weekend. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on Monday that the private sector would observe the day off, following an earlier confirmation from the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources for public sector employees. The holiday marks the beginning of the Islamic year 1447 AH and commemorates the Hijrah — the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE — a defining moment that signifies the start of the Islamic lunar calendar. Though the Islamic New Year, or Ra's As-Sanah Al-Hijriyah , is not traditionally celebrated with the same prominence as Eid Al Fitr or Eid Al Adha, it remains a significant spiritual occasion and is recognised as an official public holiday in the UAE. With the day falling on a Friday, many in the country will enjoy an extended weekend. Looking ahead, the next expected public holiday will be Mawlid Al Nabawi , the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), likely to fall on Thursday, 4 September 2025 — subject to official moon-sighting confirmation. The UAE's final public holidays for the year will be Commemoration Day and National Day, observed on 2 and 3 December respectively.
