Ramadan working hours confirmed for UAE public sector

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 19:37

By ARN News Staff

The UAE's Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced the official working hours for federal entities during the holy month of Ramadan.

From Monday to Thursday, working hours will run from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays.

The authority confirmed that ministries and federal entities can continue to apply their approved flexible work policies during Ramadan.

It also allows remote work on Fridays for up to 70 per cent of staff, in line with existing regulations.

الهيئة الاتحادية للموارد البشرية الحكومية تعلن ساعات العمل الرسمية في الحكومة الاتحادية خلال شهر رمضان المبارك. pic.twitter.com/BtbmcBsbMA
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