Dubai Announces Public Holiday for Prophet Muhammad's Birthday on September 15

Dubai will observe a public holiday on Sunday, September 15, to honour the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. Government offices, departments, and institutions will be closed, with regular operations resuming on Monday, September 16. However, this does not apply to public-facing services, facilities management, or institutions with rotating shifts, which will continue to operate according to their operational needs.

The Prophet's birthday is traditionally observed on 12 Rabi' Al-Awwal 1444 in Islamic nations, including the Gulf region.

Following this holiday, residents in the UAE can look forward to a four-day break in December, with National Day falling on December

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