Flexible Working Hours Announced for Government Employees in Dubai This Summer

Updated: June 15, 2025 1 min read

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Dubai has rolled out temporary flexible working hours for government employees during the summer months, aiming to improve work-life balance and boost productivity. The initiative, confirmed by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR), will run from July 1 to September 12, 2025.

The flexible work model follows the official five-day workweek and divides employees into two working groups:

Group 1 works eight hours from Monday to Thursday, with Fridays off completely.
Group 2 works seven hours Monday to Thursday, and 4.5 hours on Friday.

For many government employees in Dubai, weekends already include a half-day Friday and full days off on Saturday and Sunday. With this updated model, those in Group 1 will now enjoy a full three-day weekend throughout the summer.

The UAE has also reinstated the midday break policy to protect outdoor workers from the summer heat. Starting June 15 until September 15, labour under direct sunlight is prohibited from 12:30 PM to 3 PM daily. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has begun inspections, and companies violating the rule face fines of AED 5,000 per worker, up to a maximum of AED 50,000.

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