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Reduction of Two Working Hours in Ramadan for private sector employees
The Holy month of Ramadan begins at the end of the month
Ramadan officially begins when the month of Shaban, the eighth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, ends. This year, the holy month of Ramadan i s expected to begin on the evening of Friday 28th February 2025 or Saturday 1st March 2025. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the moon.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced a reduction of two working hours per day for private sector employees during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The Ministry said: “In accordance with the requirements and nature of their work, companies may apply flexible or remote work patterns within the limits of the daily working hours during Ramadan.”
The announcement comes in implementation of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations and its amendments.
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