UAE Announces Public Holiday for Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

Aug 7, 2026

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Aug 7, 2026 08:30

UAE declares public holiday for Prophet's birthday

## Public Holiday Announcement

The UAE Government has declared Friday, August 28, 2026, as a paid public holiday for both federal government and private sector employees. This day off is in observance of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid Al Nabawi.

## Extended Weekend

Since the holiday falls on a Friday, employees who typically have a Saturday-Sunday weekend will benefit from an extended break, returning to work on Monday, August 31.

## Significance of Mawlid Al Nabawi

Mawlid Al Nabawi is celebrated by Muslims globally on the 12th day of Rabi’ Al Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The occasion honors the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is marked with religious activities such as Quran recitations and sermons. Due to the lunar calendar, the date varies annually on the Gregorian calendar.

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