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If you’re the kind of person who checks public holiday calendars before your emails every Monday (same, honestly), then boy oh boy, 2025 is about to be your vacation-era glow-up. Think 12 official public holidays, a cheeky bonus day if Ramadan stretches to 30 days, and—drumroll please—a glorious potential of 42 days off if you play your annual leave cards right. Let’s dive in and start plotting your next escape like it’s a Bond mission (but with SPF 50 and brunch plans).
The Year Kicks Off with a Bang
- January 1, 2025 – New Year’s Day
Nothing groundbreaking here—except maybe your “new year, new me” gym routine that usually lasts till Jan 3. But hey, a midweek break is a win in our books.
Eid Al Fitr – The First Long Weekend Treat
Predicted to fall on Sunday, March 30 to Tuesday, April 2, this Eid is dropping early like your favorite Netflix series. That’s a three-day work detox, baby! Perfect for squeezing in a staycation, or, let’s be real, back-to-back biryani hangouts with your friends.
And get this—even if Ramadan goes full 30 days, you might just snag an extra day off. Manifesting that moon sighting now.
Eid Al Adha + Arafat Day – The Summer Bonanza
Block your calendar from Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, because this four-day fiesta is basically summer’s way of saying “treat yourself.” Book that beach resort, buy that SPF, and get ready to out-of-office like a pro.
The Bonus Round: Other Public Holidays
Mark these down before your boss does:
- June 26 (Thursday): Islamic New Year – Long weekend, here we come!
- September 5 (Friday): Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday – Friday off? We love a three-day weekend surprise.
- December 2 & 3 (Tuesday & Wednesday): UAE National Day – Midweek days off that scream “extend your leave” and dip to the mountains.
Now Here’s the Hack: 14 Days = 42 Days Off
If you’ve ever fantasized about outsmarting the work calendar (without actually quitting), this is your moment. By using just 14 days of annual leave, you can stretch your total time off to a wild 42 days. That’s almost 12% of the year gone to good vibes only. Go ahead, be the hero your tired soul needs.
Wait, There’s More! Weekend Holidays Just Got Smarter
Thanks to a new UAE resolution (shoutout Cabinet Resolution No.27 of 2024), if a public holiday crashes into a weekend, it might be moved to a weekday. Yep, say goodbye to losing a perfectly good day off just because it landed on a Saturday.
Okay, not for Eid, but for everything else? We’ll take it!
TL;DR for 2025 Holiday Hunters:
- You’ve got at least 12 public holidays coming your way.
- Eid Al Fitr (Mar 30 – Apr 2) and Eid Al Adha (Jun 5 – 8) = long weekends unlocked.
- Use 14 days of leave wisely and bank 42 days off.
- Weekend holidays? They might just get bumped to weekdays.
- Your travel planner is already screaming in excitement.
Whether you’re planning an island escape, a Netflix binge-a-thon, or just want more time to stare blankly at your ceiling fan with no Zoom calls in sight, 2025 is your year. Bookmark this article, send it to your favorite travel buddy, and let the out-of-office replies roll in.
