Dubai declares June 15 public holiday for schools and universities — Hijri New Year 1448
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has declared Monday, June 15, 2026, an official holiday for all schools, universities, and early childhood centres to mark the Hijri New Year. Educational operations resume Tuesday, June 16. This aligns with the UAE Cabinet's approved holiday calendar and applies across federal government and private sector entities.
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The holiday falls on the first day of Muharram (the Islamic lunar calendar's opening month) and is confirmed pending official moon-sighting observations on June 14. Residents with Saturday–Sunday weekends will enjoy a three-day break; Sharjah government employees and students on a four-day workweek (Friday–Sunday off) will receive a four-day break.
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“Dubai has declared Monday, June 15, as an official holiday for schools, universities and public and private early childhood centres on the occasion of Hijri New Year 1448.”
— Khaleej Times, 4 Jun 2026
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