Public sector employees across the UAE will have a day off to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday. Rajesh Korde / The National
Public sector employees across the UAE will have a day off to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday. Rajesh Korde / The National
Public sector employees across the UAE will have a day off to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday. Rajesh Korde / The National
Public sector employees across the UAE will have a day off to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday. Rajesh Korde / The National

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UAE public sector holiday announced for the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday

Day is marked by observance rather than celebration

The National

September 18, 2023

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Public sector employees in the UAE will have a holiday on Friday, September 29, to mark the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday.

The Federal Authority of Human Resources announced the news in a memo to all ministries and government agencies, state news agency Wam reported.

”Based on the decision of the Council of Ministers regarding the approved official holiday agenda for the government and private sectors in the country for the year 2023, it has been decided that the Prophet’s Birthday holiday will be on Friday, September 29, 2023," the memo said.

The holiday is marked by observance rather than celebration, with festivities kept to a minimum.

The public and private sectors in the Emirates typically have the same holidays.

  • The University of Dubai marks National Day with a distinguished celebration. Photo: Wam
    The University of Dubai marks National Day with a distinguished celebration. Photo: Wam
  • Global Village provides musical performances and entertainment activities for guests as part of its National Day celebrations. Photo: Wam
    Global Village provides musical performances and entertainment activities for guests as part of its National Day celebrations. Photo: Wam
  • Sheikh Omar bin Saqr witnessed the celebrations held under the flagpole on Al Qawasim Corniche for National Day. Photo: Wam
    Sheikh Omar bin Saqr witnessed the celebrations held under the flagpole on Al Qawasim Corniche for National Day. Photo: Wam
  • Parasailing with the flag colours on the UAE's 51st National Day, off the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Parasailing with the flag colours on the UAE's 51st National Day, off the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Emirati women make traditional handicrafts at the Heritage Village, in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Emirati women make traditional handicrafts at the Heritage Village, in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Picnic time at Abu Dhabi's Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Picnic time at Abu Dhabi's Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Dhows and other boats decked out in UAE flags, by the Heritage Village. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Dhows and other boats decked out in UAE flags, by the Heritage Village. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A background projection of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, at a National Day celebration organised by the Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation, under the patronage and presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Wam
    A background projection of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, at a National Day celebration organised by the Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation, under the patronage and presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Wam
  • The event, featuring Arab dance troupe Ornina, began with the national anthem and included expressive paintings evoking the life and achievements of Sheikh Zayed. Wam
    The event, featuring Arab dance troupe Ornina, began with the national anthem and included expressive paintings evoking the life and achievements of Sheikh Zayed. Wam
  • The Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation celebration of National Day was held at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation. WAM
    The Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation celebration of National Day was held at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation. WAM
  • Dancers at the spectacular celebration of National Day staged by the Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation. Wam
    Dancers at the spectacular celebration of National Day staged by the Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation. Wam
  • National Day celebration set to start in the historic Al Shindagha area of Bur Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
    National Day celebration set to start in the historic Al Shindagha area of Bur Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • National Day celebration set to start in the historic Al Shindagha area of Bur Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
    National Day celebration set to start in the historic Al Shindagha area of Bur Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Residents enjoy a relaxing National Day holiday at Zabeel Park in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Residents enjoy a relaxing National Day holiday at Zabeel Park in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Marking the 51st National Day with a picnic at Zabeel Park. Pawan Singh / The National
    Marking the 51st National Day with a picnic at Zabeel Park. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Taking some transport to get around Zabeel Park on National Day. Pawan Singh / The National
    Taking some transport to get around Zabeel Park on National Day. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Residents take a picnic beneath decorations in the colours of the UAE flag at Zabeel Park. Pawan Singh / The National
    Residents take a picnic beneath decorations in the colours of the UAE flag at Zabeel Park. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Young residents enjoy some fun in a play area at Zabeel Park on National Day. Pawan Singh / The National
    Young residents enjoy some fun in a play area at Zabeel Park on National Day. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Residents relax with family and friends beneath the shade of trees at Zabeel Park, as the UAE celebrates its 51st National Day. Pawan Singh / The National
    Residents relax with family and friends beneath the shade of trees at Zabeel Park, as the UAE celebrates its 51st National Day. Pawan Singh / The National
  • On the eve of the 51st National Day by Abu Dhabi Marina. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    On the eve of the 51st National Day by Abu Dhabi Marina. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • The Ministry of Interior celebrated the 51st Federation Day of the UAE. Wam
    The Ministry of Interior celebrated the 51st Federation Day of the UAE. Wam
  • A child waves the UAE flag during the long weekend at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A child waves the UAE flag during the long weekend at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development organised a celebration for the 51st National Day, in the presence of Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Fund. WAM
    The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development organised a celebration for the 51st National Day, in the presence of Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Fund. WAM
  • Sunset over Qasr Al Watan during the long weekend holiday at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Sunset over Qasr Al Watan during the long weekend holiday at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A plane flies over the Founder's Memorial in Abu Dhabi, celebrating the 51st National Day. Wam
    A plane flies over the Founder's Memorial in Abu Dhabi, celebrating the 51st National Day. Wam
  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, at an event organised by the Ministry to celebrate the country's 51st National Day. Wam
    Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, at an event organised by the Ministry to celebrate the country's 51st National Day. Wam
  • Police participate in National Day celebrations in Ras Al Khaimah. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Head of the General Services Department in Ras Al Khaimah, attended the event. Wam
    Police participate in National Day celebrations in Ras Al Khaimah. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Head of the General Services Department in Ras Al Khaimah, attended the event. Wam
  • Sheikh Abdullah attends an event to celebrate 51 years since the founding of the UAE. Wam
    Sheikh Abdullah attends an event to celebrate 51 years since the founding of the UAE. Wam
  • Dhows during the National Day long weekend holidays at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Dhows during the National Day long weekend holidays at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Airah Nazrin, 3, from Kerala, India dressed in colours of the UAE flag during National Day holidays at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Airah Nazrin, 3, from Kerala, India dressed in colours of the UAE flag during National Day holidays at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Tourists taking photographs during the National Day long weekend at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Tourists taking photographs during the National Day long weekend at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Dhows off Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Dhows off Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Parasailing with the UAE colours during the 51st National Day long weekend at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Parasailing with the UAE colours during the 51st National Day long weekend at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A car decorated with a UAE flag at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A car decorated with a UAE flag at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Dhows moored at the Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Dhows moored at the Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A young girl poses with a falcon at the Heritage Village during the 51st National Day long weekend in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A young girl poses with a falcon at the Heritage Village during the 51st National Day long weekend in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Families feed pigeons during the 51st National Day long weekend in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Families feed pigeons during the 51st National Day long weekend in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Tourists take photos by a UAE flag at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Tourists take photos by a UAE flag at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Dhows moored at the Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Dhows moored at the Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • UAE flags fly along Sheikh Zayed Road between Business Bay and Al Safa in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    UAE flags fly along Sheikh Zayed Road between Business Bay and Al Safa in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A busy Kite Beach in Dubai for the National Day holiday. Pawan Singh / The National
    A busy Kite Beach in Dubai for the National Day holiday. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Al Bahr Towers illuminated for National Day, while Mubadala tower, right, marks Commemoration Day, in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Al Bahr Towers illuminated for National Day, while Mubadala tower, right, marks Commemoration Day, in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Lights on a roundabout in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Lights on a roundabout in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Tiara revolving restaurant and the new Rixos Marina in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    The Tiara revolving restaurant and the new Rixos Marina in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Lights on a roundabout in Remraam, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Lights on a roundabout in Remraam, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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    More lights in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank head office. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank head office. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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    Dubai Silicon Oasis. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Abu Dhabi Municipality building. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    The Abu Dhabi Municipality building. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Dubai Silicon Oasis. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Dubai Silicon Oasis. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The entrance to Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's head office. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    The entrance to Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank's head office. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Street lights in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Street lights in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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    Abu Dhabi Mall. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • UAE flags on display in Ras Al Khaimah. Antonie Robertson / The National
    UAE flags on display in Ras Al Khaimah. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • More flags in Ras Al Khaimah. Antonie Robertson / The National
    More flags in Ras Al Khaimah. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • National Day will be celebrated across the Emirates. Antonie Robertson/The National
    National Day will be celebrated across the Emirates. Antonie Robertson/The National

While some of the longest breaks have already taken place this year, people can still enjoy some time off and long weekends, including to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday and National Day.

In November last year, the UAE Cabinet confirmed the dates of the country's holidays for public and private sector staff.

The government announced in 2019 that private sector employees would have the same number of holidays as government staff.

At the time, the government said the move aimed to achieve balance between the two sectors and support the national economy. Previously, public sector employees had more days off than those who worked for private companies.

Remaining holidays for 2023

September 29: the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday

December 2 and 3: UAE National Day

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