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With this announcement, the Islamic holy month will see all ministries and federal agencies operating from 9 am to 2:30 pm from Monday to Thursday. When it comes to Friday, the working hours will be from 9 am until 12 noon, unless the nature of the work necessitates otherwise.
However, the federal authority made it clear that some of these roles may require longer working hours but overall some private-sector employees would also be able to benefit from the reduced working hours. During the Ramadan season, the ministries and federal agencies will be following principles conducted in the flexible work regulations.
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Additionally, employees may be granted the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays during Ramadan. However, this flexibility should be limited to not exceed 70 per cent of the total number of employees, as per approved guidelines. According to the Hijri calendar published by the Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD), Ramadan will likely commence on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
The working hours apply to both fasting and non-fasting employees, facilitating their participation in spiritual activities and cultural practices during this sacred month.
Working hours in the public sector
The UAE federal government has implemented a four and a half-day working week. Therefore, during months other than Ramadan, employees work eight hours a day. Specifically, they work from 7:30am to 3:30pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 7:30am to 12:00 on Fridays.
Saturdays and Sundays are the official weekends for the federal government sector. Local government entities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah have adopted a similar work week system .
However, federal employees in Sharjah work four days a week; from Monday to Thursday; 7.30am to 3.30pm. Official weekend in Sharjah is for three days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
