DUBAI, UAE – In preparation for the upcoming Eid Al Etihad holiday, a leading UAE bank has released its official schedule for the long weekend, urging corporate and individual clients to plan their financial transactions accordingly to avoid any disruptions.
The bank will officially close its doors for business on Sunday, December 1, and Monday, December 2, 2025, in observance of the Commemoration Day and UAE National Day holidays. Normal banking services will resume on Tuesday, December 3, 2025.
This announcement is particularly crucial for businesses processing payroll, as the bank has issued a specific deadline for urgent payments.
Urgent Payment Deadline: Mark Your Calendars
Clients who need to process urgent payments, including time-sensitive salary transfers, are strongly advised to complete these transactions by Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Any payment instructions received after the bank’s ADCB ProCash cutoff time on November 29 will not be processed until the bank reopens on December 3. This could result in a significant delay, meaning salaries or other critical payments may not reach beneficiaries until after the holiday period.
24/7 Services That Will Remain Active
While traditional banking will be on pause, the bank confirmed that several fully automated digital services will continue to operate without interruption throughout the holiday. This includes:
- Straight Through Processing (STP) for instant payments.
- Internal Fund Transfers (IFT) between accounts within the same bank.
These services are designed to function 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without requiring manual intervention. However, the bank noted a critical exception: any transaction that flags for manual review or approval will be placed on hold and processed on the first business day after the holiday, which is December 3.
Important Advisory Regarding Ajman Bank
In a separate but related notice, the bank has issued a specific advisory concerning transactions with Ajman Bank. This is due to a planned core banking maintenance activity at Ajman Bank.
Clients are requested to take note of the following:
- Avoid Payments with Value Date of Dec. 3: To prevent processing delays, refrain from making any payments to Ajman Bank with a value date of December 3, 2025.
- Hold Cheques and Collections: Customers should avoid presenting cheques or initiating Direct Debit System (DDS) collections and mandates to Ajman Bank during a specific window. This period starts from 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 29, 2025, and lasts until 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 3, 2025.
Adhering to these guidelines will help ensure smooth processing and prevent unnecessary holdups for transactions involving Ajman Bank.
Proactive Planning for a Smooth Holiday
Bank officials encourage all their clients to view this announcement as an opportunity for proactive financial planning. By scheduling important payments, especially payroll, well before the November 29 deadline, businesses can ensure their employees are paid on time and avoid any operational hiccups.
For the latest updates and detailed information on cutoff times, customers are advised to log in to their online banking portals or contact their dedicated relationship manager.
About Eid Al Etihad: The Eid Al Etihad holiday combines Commemoration Day and UAE National Day, a period of national pride and celebration in the United Arab Emirates. It honors the nation’s martyrs and marks the anniversary of the UAE’s unification in 1971. Financial institutions and both public and private sectors typically observe a extended break during this time.