{"id":10176,"date":"2024-07-02T11:53:19","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T11:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=10176"},"modified":"2024-11-22T07:58:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T07:58:15","slug":"islamic-new-year-2024-are-we-getting-a-public-holiday-in-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/islamic-new-year-2024-are-we-getting-a-public-holiday-in-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Islamic New Year 2024: Are We Getting A Public Holiday In UAE?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Islamic New Year is coming soon, and with it being an official public holiday in the country, everyone is waiting to see if we will get a public holiday this year. The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, signifies the start of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar.<\/p>\n<p>The Islamic calendar is based on lunar cycles, which means its dates don\u2019t align with the solar-based Gregorian calendar. This shift in dates also affects when the Islamic New Year is celebrated. Last year, it fell on July 21, a Friday, which resulted in a public holiday for both sectors. This year, the Islamic New Year is expected to begin on Sunday, July 7.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10178\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kevin-olson-WPwA0PiMZoI-unsplash-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Sheikh Zayed Mosque\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kevin-olson-WPwA0PiMZoI-unsplash-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kevin-olson-WPwA0PiMZoI-unsplash-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kevin-olson-WPwA0PiMZoI-unsplash-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kevin-olson-WPwA0PiMZoI-unsplash-1-64x43.jpg 64w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kevin-olson-WPwA0PiMZoI-unsplash-1-404x270.jpg 404w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kevin-olson-WPwA0PiMZoI-unsplash-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kevin-olson-WPwA0PiMZoI-unsplash-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>So, Are We Getting A Holiday For Islamic New Year in UAE?<\/h3>\n<p>So, what does this mean for a potential public holiday? While a Sunday start might suggest no holiday, there&#8217;s still hope. According to Resolution No. 27 of 2024, holidays (except for Eid) can be moved to the beginning or end of the week by a Cabinet decision. This leaves the door open for a possible holiday on either Friday, July 5th, or Monday, July 8th.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll keep a close eye on official announcements from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). Whether you&#8217;re planning a day off or just staying informed, we will provide updates as soon as any new information is available.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned to find out if Dubai will enjoy an extra day off for the Islamic New Year 2024!<\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: dcdae748-7b5c-4a04-9e22-695a0eac002f --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamic New Year is coming soon, and with it being an official public holiday in the country, everyone is waiting to see if we will get a public holiday this year. The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, signifies the start of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. 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