Government · 2026-06-09
UAE confirms Hijri New Year holiday on 15 June 2026
Monday, 15 June 2026 is a UAE public holiday for Hijri New Year 1448 AH. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) confirmed the holiday covers both federal government entities and private sector establishments. Work resumes Tuesday, 16 June.
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The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) have announced that Monday, 15 June 2026, will be an official public holiday across the UAE for Hijri New Year 1448 AH. Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) confirmed the same date as a holiday for Dubai government employees.
| Sector | Date | Confirmed | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal government | Mon 15 June 2026 | Yes | FAHR |
| Private sector | Mon 15 June 2026 | Yes | MoHRE |
| Dubai Government | Mon 15 June 2026 | Yes | DGHR |
Work resumes on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 for employees on standard schedules. Essential services and shift-based roles may follow separate arrangements announced by individual employers or authorities.
For residents on a Saturday-Sunday weekend, 15 June falls immediately after the regular weekend, creating a three-day break: Saturday 13, Sunday 14, and Monday 15 June.
Hijri New Year marks the start of 1 Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The UAE pre-sets the holiday date in its official annual calendar rather than making it subject to local moon sighting.
Source: Gulf News, reporting FAHR + MoHRE joint announcement.
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