متحدہ عرب امارات، کویت عمان اور بحرین کا ولادت باسعادت نبی آخر الزماں کے موقع پر تعطیلات کا اعلان
UAE 3-day weekend confirmed as Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain announce August holidays
UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain have confirmed August holidays for the Prophet Muhammad ’s (PBUH) Birthday, with three-day weekends announced in several Gulf countries
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UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain have confirmed August holidays for the Prophet Muhammad ’s (PBUH) Birthday, with three-day weekends announced in several Gulf countries
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The UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain have confirmed August holidays to mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), with dates and days off varying across the Gulf.
Workers following standard working weeks in the UAE, Kuwait and Oman will benefit from three consecutive days off, while Bahrain has announced a Tuesday, August 25 holiday for ministries, state departments and public institutions.
UAE announces 3-day weekend
The UAE Government has confirmed that the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday holiday for the Federal Government and private sector will be observed on Friday, August 28, 2026.
For employees who normally have Saturday and Sunday off, the Friday holiday will create a three-day weekend running from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30.
The official announcement covers both Federal Government employees and private sector workers.
The occasion is observed during Rabi Al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar.
Kuwait
Kuwait announces August 27 public holida
Bahrain announces August 25 holiday
Bahrain has separately confirmed a public holiday on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued a circular regarding the public holiday commemorating Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday.
Under the circular, the Kingdom’s ministries, state departments and public institutions will be closed on Tuesday, August 25.
Unlike the UAE, Kuwait and Oman arrangements, the Tuesday date does not connect directly with Bahrain’s regular weekend to create a three-day break for workers covered by the circular.
Gulf holidays at a glance
The confirmed arrangements supplied for the four Gulf countries are:
UAE: Friday, August 28 — Federal Government and private sector; three-day weekend for employees normally off Saturday and Sunday
Kuwait: Thursday, August 27 — ministries, government agencies, public authorities and state institutions; three-day break for standard government schedules
Oman: Thursday, August 27 — announced under Oman’s 2026 national and religious holiday schedule; three-day break when combined with the regular Friday-Saturday weekend
Bahrain: Tuesday, August 25 — ministries, state departments and public institutions
The announcements mean the observance dates and resulting days off differ between Gulf countries, making it important for residents and businesses to follow the arrangements announced by authorities in their respective markets.
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