What are the reduced working hours during Ramadan in the UAE?

Under the UAE Labour Law, normal working hours are reduced by two hours per day during the holy month of Ramadan. This reduction applies to the standard working day, so an 8-hour day is shortened accordingly during the month. The reduction is a statutory entitlement and should not result in a deduction from your salary. In practice, many employers adjust shift start and end times for the month and communicate the revised schedule in advance. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation typically issues a circular at the start of Ramadan confirming the arrangement for the private sector. The reduction relates to your normal daily hours; if you are asked to work beyond the reduced schedule at the employer's request, that additional time is generally treated as overtime. Note that some employers apply the reduction to all staff regardless of whether they are fasting. For the exact application to your role and any sector-specific guidance, confirm with MOHRE. If your Ramadan hours are not being reduced, you can raise it with MOHRE, and you can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI.