The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH) is the next public holiday to look forward to.
Now, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that Friday, 5 September 2025, will be a paid public holiday for the private sector. This news comes shortly after the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced that Friday, 5 September 2025, will be an official public holiday for public sector workers.
This means that we are looking at a long weekend ahead.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, an official paid holiday for the private sector in observance of the Prophet’s Birthday.
Warm greetings to the leadership, people, and residents of the UAE on this blessed occasion.#MoHRE… pic.twitter.com/c8TG7aqJgk
— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) August 26, 2025
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born on the 12th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal, which is the third month of the Islamic Calendar. This date is recognised and celebrated across many Islamic countries, including the UAE. The official date is reliant on moon sightings and is one of four public holidays to do so. Moon sightings are also what determine the Islamic calendar year and religious observances. The public holiday confirmation follows the sighting of the crescent of Rabi Al-Awwal, which marks the beginning of the third month in the Islamic Hijri calendar.
