As Ramadan 2026 approaches, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced updated working hour rules for the private sector to accommodate fasting and religious observance while ensuring workplace productivity and employee wellbeing. 1. Standard Working Hours in the UAE (Pre-Ramadan) Under the UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021) , the standard working time for private sector employees is set at 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week . Employers must a
