United Arab Emirates

Standard-Arbeitswoche

Since 2022, the UAE works Monday–Friday with half-day Saturday and Sunday off. Private sector standard hours are 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week. Government works Mon–Thu full days and Friday half-day.

Überstundenkultur & Rechtliche Konformität

UAE overtime requires 1.25–1.5x pay. Overtime on Fridays and public holidays requires 1.5x pay or compensatory leave. Islamic prayer times (especially Friday Jumu'ah) must be free of work.

Überstundensätze

Rechtsgrundlage

UAE public holidays are announced annually by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). Holidays are based on both the Islamic calendar (Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, etc.) and Gregorian calendar (New Year, National Day). Islamic dates are subject to moon sighting.

Werktage & Feiertage nach Jahr

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