The UAE’s Ministry of Human Rights and Emiratisation (MOHRE) announced reduced working hours for the country’s private sector employees for the month of Ramadan.

Ramadan working hours

According to the notification, working hours for the private sector have been curtailed by two hours on a daily basis. Typically working eight to nine hours a day, employees will experience a decrease of two hours daily during this period.

This adjustment in working hours applies to both fasting and non-fasting employees, allowing them to actively participate in spiritual activities and cultural practices integral to Ramadan.

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a circular setting the official working hours for employees of federal authorities during Ramadan.

This initiative aims to accommodate the religious and cultural observances of employees while ensuring operational continuity within federal entities.