Upcoming public holidays in the UAE for the remainder of 2025
UAE Residents May Enjoy Long Weekends in 2025
Residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could be in for a treat this year, with the possibility of several long weekends due to the strategic scheduling of public holidays.
Firstly, the Prophet Muhammad's birthday is expected to fall on Thursday, September 4, 2025. This occasion is recognised as a public holiday in the UAE, as per the Cabinet Resolution Concerning Public Holidays. If the day falls on a Thursday, there is a possibility that the day off may be moved to the following Friday to maximise the long weekend.
In the first week of December, UAE National Day is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, and Wednesday, December 3. There is a possibility that an extra day off may be granted on Monday, December 1, potentially creating an extended long weekend of up to five days.
If the Commemoration Day, observed annually on Sunday, November 30, is moved to Monday, December 1, it could combine with UAE National Day to create a four- or five-day long holiday.
The remaining public holidays in 2025 include the Prophet Muhammad's birthday and UAE National Day. However, it is important to note that the exact dates for these holidays are subject to official confirmation.
Under UAE holiday laws, public holidays can be moved to create longer weekends. This means that the potential five-day break in December could become a reality, depending on the decisions made by the UAE Cabinet.
The UAE observes 12 official public holidays each year. These holidays, including the Gregorian calendar holidays such as New Year's Day and National Day, follow fixed dates, while Islamic holidays are based on the Hijri calendar and depend on official moon sightings.
In summary, the best prospects for long weekends this year are in early September and the first week of December, especially if the Cabinet grants the additional December 1 holiday. The exact dates for these holidays are provisional and subject to official confirmation.
- The news of potential long weekends in 2025 for UAE residents includes the possibility of an extended holiday during the UAE National Day week, with an extra day off granted on Monday, December 1, if it combines with the Commemoration Day, which could be moved from Sunday, November 30.
- For travel enthusiasts in the UAE, knowing the potential long weekends can help plan leisure trips during these periods, such as the possibility of a five-day break in December, which may occur due to the shift of Commemoration Day and the combination with the UAE National Day observances.
- Aside from the celebration of UAE National Day and the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, keeping an eye on the weather forecasts would be essential for those who plan to travel during these potential long weekends, as the travel arrangements could be affected if bad weather conditions arise.
