# UAE declares three-day break for Prophet’s birthday 2026-08-08T03:07:26+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The UAE has declared Friday, August 28, a paid public holiday for federal government and private sector employees to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (Mawlid Al Nabawi). The UAE Government Media Office announced the decision on Friday. Workers who observe the Saturday-Sunday weekend will get a three-day break from August 28 to 30, returning on Monday, August 31. The holiday falls just before the start of the 2026, 27 academic year, when schools reopen on August 31. Under a 2025 UAE Cabinet rule, public holidays except Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha may be moved to the start or end of the work week for flexibility. This year’s Mawlid holiday has been set for Friday. ## Coverage - siasat.com Tags: Mawlid, Prophet's birthday, public holiday, UAE, work-life balance Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/uae-declares-three-day-break-for-prophets-birthday/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/uae-declares-three-day-break-for-prophets-birthday/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.