The work day in the Emirates is divided into 2 parts: from 07:00 or 08:00 to 13:00 or 14:00 (Sunday to Thursday), and then from 16:00 or 17:00 until 19:00 or 20:00. Banks usually work from 08:00 to 13:00 (Sunday to Wednesday) and from 08:00 to 11:00 or 12:00 to Thursday. Some supermarkets are open around the clock. Shops, shopping and entertainment centers work without days off and are open until 22: 00-23: 00. The days off are Friday and Saturday, although many companies are closed on Thursday afternoon.

Weekends and Public Holidays 2015:

January 1 - New Year

January 3 - Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

16 May - the night of the ascension of the Prophet Muhammad

June 18 - the beginning of Ramadan

July 17 - Id al Fitr

September 14 - Hajj

September 22 - Day Arafat

September 23 - Id al Adha

October 15 - New Year Hijri

December 2-3 - National Day UAE

December 22-23 - Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

The exact dates of Islamic holidays depend on the moon phase and can differ from the mentioned.

During Ramadan, many institutions and most stores open later. Some shops and shopping centers are open until late evening