August 28 Dubai Holiday: Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has announced that Friday, August 28, 2026, will be a public holiday for Dubai Government departments, authorities, and institutions in observance of Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday. Government employees will resume their official working hours on Monday, August 31, 2026. This announcement follows the UAE Government Media Office’s declaration that August 28, 2026, will also be an official holiday for federal government entities and private sector establishments.
Dubai government employees can expect a long weekend, with the holiday falling on a Friday. The DGHR’s announcement applies to all government departments, authorities, and institutions in Dubai, ensuring that employees across the public sector will have the opportunity to observe this significant occasion.
The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday holiday is a significant event in the UAE’s calendar, and its observance reflects the country’s strong cultural and religious heritage. As the holiday approaches, residents can expect various festivities and celebrations to take place across Dubai.
This holiday announcement is part of the UAE’s broader efforts to promote cultural and religious awareness, and to provide opportunities for citizens and residents to come together and celebrate important occasions. The long weekend will undoubtedly be welcomed by government employees, who will have the chance to relax and spend time with family and friends.
The UAE Government Media Office’s earlier announcement had already confirmed that August 28, 2026, would be a public holiday for federal government entities and private sector establishments, and the DGHR‘s declaration now extends this to Dubai government entities. With the holiday just around the corner, residents can start making plans for the long weekend ahead.
