UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for public and private sectors

In this regard, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced in a circular that Friday August 19th will mark the end of the fiscal year on which UAE adopts the Hijri calendar system as its official fiscal year.

The UAE government has declared a federal holiday in the public and private sectors for Monday, June 15, 2026 (Hijri New Year 1448).

Three-Day Weekend for Many Residents

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced the holiday in accordance with the UAE Cabinet's approved holiday calendar for 2026. You may return to normal work hours on Tuesday, June 16.

Because the holiday occurs on a Monday, many workers who have a Saturday-Sunday weekend will get a three-day break.

Four-Day Off for Sharjah Employees and Students

Sharjah weekend to be extended even longer for residents Those in the emirate like government staff and school students, who have a four-day week with Fridays to Sundays off alongside Monday's public holiday, will receive a four-day break.

This comes only days after the UAE witnessed its biggest public vacation of the year throughout Eid Al Adha. Employees in the government sector had a total of nine days leave, while workers in private business had six days off.

Importance of Hijri New Year

The Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year), being the start of the year in the lunar Islamic calendar. It falls on the first day of Muharram, which is also the first month of the Hijri calendar, based on announcements by official moon-sighting observations.

With another public holiday on the calendar, residents across the UAE can start planning their long weekend and celebrations for the Islamic New Year. Stay tuned to Just Dubai for the latest updates and local news.