Ramadan is anticipated to start on February 19, 2026, subject to the sighting of the new crescent moon. It is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar and a period of fasting, worship, and spiritual development.
Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Once Ramadan commences, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Employees may be entitled to reduced hours during that time.
The reduction in working hours will differ depending on where the employee is based:
- Bahrain: Working hours for Muslim employees in Bahrain are reduced to a maximum of six hours per day or 36 hours per week.
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Working hours for Muslim employees in the Kingdom are reduced to a maximum of six hours per day or 36 hours per week.
- Kuwait: The maximum weekly working hours during Ramadan are 36 hours per week, regardless of an employee’s religion.
- Oman: Working hours for Muslim employees in Bahrain are reduced to a maximum of six hours per day or 36 hours per week.
- Qatar: In the State of Qatar, the maximum weekly working hours during Ramadan are 36 hours per week, regardless of an employee’s religion. In the Qatar Financial Centre, employees who observe the fast enjoy shorter working hours if not more than six hours per day.
- United Arab Emirates (UAE):
- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM): Muslim employees in the ADGM are entitled to a 25% reduction in daily working hours without a reduction in pay.
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC): Muslim employees...
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