Ready for another long weekend? The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has confirmed a public holiday marking the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The date confirmed is Friday, September 5, 2025 (12th of Rabi Al Awwal), which will be a public holiday for federal government employees to mark the occasion.
This means government employees will enjoy an extended three-day weekend as the occasion aligns with the regular weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Why is Prophet Muhammad’s birthday a public holiday?
The 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal, Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, is an occasion celebrated by Muslims worldwide in a ritual called Mawlid. It is one of the most significant religious occasions for Muslims globally and is typically marked by cultural and spiritual celebrations.
Many attend religious gatherings, recite poetry in his honour, enjoy a feast, or just express gratitude.
How many public holidays are left?
With this long weekend incoming next week, there’s just the UAE National Day long weekend celebrations to look forward to in 2025.
However, fret not, the official list of public holidays for 2026 is already out. So you can start planning those trips ASAP!