{"id":30942,"date":"2025-04-03T09:39:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T09:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=30942"},"modified":"2025-06-20T07:17:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T07:17:15","slug":"islamic-new-year-2025-expected-date-uae-public-holiday-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/islamic-new-year-2025-expected-date-uae-public-holiday-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Islamic New Year 2025: Expected Date &#038; UAE Public Holiday Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span lang=\"en-US\">The<strong> Islamic New Year is coming up<\/strong>, and if you&#8217;re wondering whether you&#8217;ll get a <strong>day off in the UAE<\/strong>, the answer is yes! The official public holiday is set for June 2025, giving both private and public sector employees a break.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Since the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, the exact date of the holiday isn\u2019t confirmed until closer to the time. However, based on current astronomical calculations, the<strong> Islamic New Year is expected to fall on Friday, June 27, 2025<\/strong>. That means a mid-week break for workers in Dubai and across the UAE.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25068\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2087084410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2087084410.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2087084410-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2087084410-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2087084410-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This holiday marks Muharram 1, the first day of the year 1447 in the Hijri calendar. However, the <strong>final date depends on whether the last month of the Islamic year has 29 or 30 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><strong>What Is Islamic New Year?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Islamic New Year, also called Hijri New Year or Al Hijri, marks the start of a new year in the Islamic calendar. While it&#8217;s not as widely celebrated as Eid, it\u2019s still a significant day for Muslims around the world.<\/p>\n<p>In Dubai and other parts of the UAE, the day is often observed with <strong>fireworks, special dining offers, and memorable events<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21611\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_1885595116.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_1885595116.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_1885595116-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_1885595116-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_1885595116-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><strong>What Other UAE Public Holidays Are Coming in 2025?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Islamic New Year isn\u2019t the only holiday in June. Before that, UAE residents will celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/eid-al-adha-2025-in-uae-public-and-private-sector-holidays-confirmed\/\"><strong>Eid Al Adha<\/strong><\/a>, one of the biggest Islamic holidays of the year. The dates are expected to be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, <strong>June 5<\/strong> \u2013 Arafat Day<\/li>\n<li>Friday, <strong>June 6<\/strong> to Sunday,<strong> June 8<\/strong> \u2013 Eid Al Adha holidays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you plan your leave wisely, you could <strong>enjoy up to 17 days off in June to go abroad or enjoy your <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/best-staycations-in-the-uae-top-deals-and-staycation-places\/\">staycation in the country<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26040\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2475099357.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2475099357.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2475099357-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2475099357-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2475099357-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Later in the year, UAE residents can look forward to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Prophet Muhammad\u2019s Birthday (PBUH)<\/strong> \u2013 predicted for Thursday,<strong> September 4<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)<\/strong> \u2013 Tuesday, <strong>December 2<\/strong>, and Wednesday, <strong>December 3<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, if you\u2019re thinking about booking a trip or just looking forward to a long weekend, now\u2019s the time to start planning!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Islamic New Year is coming up, and if you&#8217;re wondering whether you&#8217;ll get a day off in the UAE, the answer is yes! The official public holiday is set for June 2025, giving both private and public sector employees a break. 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