DUBAI: The holy month of Ramadan is approaching, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new working hours for federal employees.
The Federal Authority for Human Resources of the UAE government has issued a circular outlining the working hours for federal institutions during Ramadan 2025.
According to the new schedule, federal ministries and authorities will work from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm from Monday to Thursday, while on Fridays, working hours will be from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The announcement also emphasized that each ministry and federal authority may adjust its work based on specific needs, but all will adhere to the approved daily working hours.
UAE Working Hours for Ramadan 2025
| Days | Working Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
Note: Ministries and federal authorities may adjust their work based on specific needs but must adhere to the approved daily working hours.
Ramadan in the UAE is expected to begin on February 28, 2025, subject to moon sighting, as residents and officials prepare for the holy month.
