Dubai government employees to enjoy long weekends under new summer work plan
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The Dubai Government has announced the return of a flexible summer working schedule, introducing a four-day work week with shorter hours for many public sector employees. This initiative, aimed at enhancing work-life balance during the hottest months, will run from July 1 to September 12, 2025.
Under the new arrangement, government employees will be split into two groups. The first group will work eight hours daily from Monday to Thursday, enjoying a full day off on Fridays. The second group will work seven hours daily from Monday to Thursday, followed by a half-day on Fridays.
The initiative builds on last year’s successful pilot program titled “Our Summer is Flexible”, launched by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR). Following positive feedback and strong support from employees—especially for reduced office hours in August and September—the DGHR deemed the trial a success and has extended the initiative for another year.
The government aims to improve staff well-being and productivity while maintaining operational efficiency. Authorities will continue to monitor feedback and performance metrics throughout the summer to evaluate the impact of the adjusted schedule.
