August 28 will be a public holiday for staff across the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The NationalShow caption: August 28 will be a public holiday for staff across the UAE.…Employees set to enjoy long weekend to mark occasion this monthThe NationalAugust 07, 2026
UAE employees in both the public and private sectors will enjoy a long weekend, with Friday, August 28 declared a public holiday.
The Prophet Mohammed's birthday is expected to fall on Tuesday, August 25, pending confirmation from the UAE's moon-sighting committee.
The holiday is marked by observance rather than celebration, with festivities traditionally kept to a minimum.
The Friday holiday aligns with a government initiative to improve workplace flexibility by scheduling public holidays at the start or end of the working week.
