Ramadan 2025: UAE announces working hours for private sector
The announcement comes in the implementation of Federal Decree Law No 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations and its amendments
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a two-hour daily reduction for private sector employees during Ramadan.
In a statement on Monday, 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 as Federal Decree Law No 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations and its amendments are implemented.
The Ministry announces a reduction of 2 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… pic.twitter.com/2pH9qUcmkX
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Work hours for the public sector during Ramadan
In other news, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has issued a circular outlining the official working hours for federal government employees during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
As per the circular, ministries and federal authorities will operate from 9 am to 2:30 pm from Monday to Thursday, while on Fridays, the working hours will be from 9 am to 12 pm.
