Private sector working hours announced for Ramadan 2024

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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.

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…

— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) March 4, 2024

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.

تعلن الوزارة عن تخفيض ساعات العمل العادية للموظفين في القطاع الخاص في الدولة خلال شهر رمضان المبارك بمقدار ساعتين يومياً، ويجوز لشركات القطاع الخاص وبما بتوافق مع مصلحة وطبيعة العمل لديها تطبيق أنماط العمل المرن أو العمل عن بعد وذلك ضمن حدود ساعات العمل اليومية المحددة خلال أيام…

— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) March 4, 2024

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.