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Ramadan 2026: Philippine embassy in Abu Dhabi announces working hours
The embassy urged Filipinos in the UAE to rely on verified sources of information amid a rise in unconfirmed and conflicting reports circulating online
- PUBLISHED: Sat 14 Feb 2026, 9:22 AM
The Embassy of the Philippines in Abu Dhabi has announced revised working hours in observance of the holy month of Ramadan.
During Ramadan, the embassy will operate from 7.30am to 2.30pm on Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 12pm on Fridays.
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“Regular office hours will resume after Eid Al Fitr,” the embassy said in its announcement.
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Regular operating hours are typically from 7.30am to 3.30pm every Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 12pm on Fridays.
Most consular services require prior appointments. For notarial services in particular, transactions are limited to early morning slots — 7.30am to 9.30am (Monday to Thursday) and 7.30am to 9am (Friday).
In a separate advisory, the embassy urged Filipinos in the UAE to rely on verified sources of information amid a rise in unconfirmed and conflicting reports circulating online.
The embassy, along with the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, encouraged the community to monitor updates from official channels and UAE authorities, and to remain vigilant.
The announcement comes as authorities across the UAE rolled out adjusted schedules for the holy month.
On February 12, the UAE confirmed reduced working hours for private-sector employees during Ramadan. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) said daily working hours will be shortened by two hours.
According to MoHRE, private companies may introduce flexible or remote working arrangements within the reduced daily hours, depending on business needs and the nature of their operations.
Employees in the UAE typically work eight to nine hours a day; during Ramadan, this will be cut by two hours. Any additional hours worked beyond the reduced schedule may be treated as overtime and compensated accordingly.
Public sector employees' working hours have also been reduced. From Monday to Thursday, working hours will be 9am to 2.30pm, while on Fridays, they will be 9am to noon. This is with the exception of employees whose job nature requires otherwise.
The shorter working hours give residents more time for family, prayer and reflection. While the first few days of Ramadan can be physically demanding, HR experts noted that the reduced schedule often encourages employees to be more intentional and efficient in managing their time.
