Ramadan Working Hours Calculator
Your reduced working schedule during the holy month, under UAE Labour Law.
Your day during Ramadan
- Working hours6.0 hrs (75%)
- 2-hour reduction2.0 hrs (25%)
UAE Labour Law Article 65 mandates 2 fewer hours per day during Ramadan for all employees, Muslim or not. Pay stays full.
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How to use
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Enter your standard working hours per day (usually 8).
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Enter the number of days you work per week.
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Enter the number of Ramadan working days in your calendar.
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See your reduced Ramadan schedule instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Article 17(4) of Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021, as implemented by Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022, reduces the normal working hours by two hours per day for all employees in the private sector during Ramadan, regardless of religion, role or job category.
Yes. Federal government working hours are reduced during Ramadan. The specific schedule is announced annually by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.
No. The two-hour reduction is statutory. An employer cannot require longer hours without paying overtime at the applicable multiplier.
Yes. Shift-based workers also receive a two-hour reduction per shift during Ramadan. Specific rotation schedules are up to the employer as long as the rule is honoured.
Yes. Your salary does not change during Ramadan. The reduction in hours is a paid reduction.
Part-time arrangements follow the same proportional rule: the two-hour daily reduction applies if the employee would normally have worked that day.
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Source: UAE Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE) · Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 (Implementing Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021) · Last verified 2026-04. Verify on u.ae working hours. This tool provides estimates only and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Always verify your specific situation with the relevant UAE authority or a licensed advisor before taking action.