Dubai Government holiday for the Prophet’s Birthday
On 11 August 2026 the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) announced that Friday 28 August 2026 would be a public holiday for Dubai Government departments, authorities and institutions, in observance of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. Official working hours resumed on Monday 31 August, giving eligible staff a three-day weekend with Saturday and Sunday.
Who was exempt
The holiday did not apply to employees who work on shifts, or whose duties involve serving the public or managing public service facilities. Each government entity set working hours for these groups according to its operational needs.
How it fitted the federal announcement
The DGHR notice followed the federal decision, which gave the same Friday to federal government entities and the private sector. Our federal holiday report covers that announcement, and our 2026 transfer round-up explains why the day moved from the expected Tuesday.
