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Dubai announces holiday for January 1, 2025

The Dubai Government has announced a holiday to start the new year

UAE Dubai

The Dubai Government Human Resources (DGHR) Department has announced Wednesday January 1, 2025 as an official holiday for government departments for the occasion of New Year’s Day.

Official work will resume as usual on Thursday January 2, 2025.

Entities, departments and institutions operating on shift systems or those involved in public services, or management of public facilities are exempted from this holiday.

Dubai announces New Year holiday

These entities are authorised to determine the working hours for their staff based on operational requirements to ensure smooth functioning of public services and facilities during the holiday.

The Department extended its heartfelt wishes to the leadership, government, and people of the UAE, as well as its residents, wishing everybody a blessed and prosperous New Year.

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