UAE announces September 5 holiday to mark Prophet’s Birthday
ABU DHABI, August 27, 2025
The UAE federal government entities will mark the Prophet’s Birthday holiday on Friday, September 5.
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a circular to all ministries and federal entities regarding the holiday. On this occasion, FAHR extended its best wishes to the leadership, government and people of the UAE, as well as to the Arab and Islamic nations, said a Wam news agency report.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that September 5 will be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the occasion.
