August 28, 2026 declared public holiday for Prophet's birthday
The UAE has announced Friday, August 28, 2026 as a holiday for public and private sectors this year for the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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The UAE has announced Friday, August 28, 2026 as a holiday for public and private sectors for the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This creates a three-day weekend for UAE employees who observe Saturday and Sunday as official days off. Public sector employees in Sharjah already have Fridays off as part of their regular weekends. The long weekend falls during the final week of the school summer break, with the 2026-27 academic year set to begin on August 31. Prophet Muhammad's Birthday is among the occasions covered under the UAE's public holiday calendar. The holiday coincides with the religious occasion that falls on 12 Rabi Al Awwal of the Hijri calendar.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 7 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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