An update has been announced for all private sector employees regarding the UAE National Day public holiday.
It was initially announced that just Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 would be observed as the public holiday days for private sector employees.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has now issued an update, stating Monday, December 4 will also be a day off for private sector workers.
This update from MoHRE comes after the UAE Cabinet announced a three-day weekend for public sector employees.
“The UAE Cabinet approves the National Day holiday for the federal government from 2 to 4 December 2023. Federal Government employees to resume work on Tuesday, December 5th,” a statement from the UAE Media Office read. “Friday, December 1st will be a remote working day for employees of ministries and federal entities.”
When is the next public holiday in the UAE?
The next public holiday in the UAE will be next year, in 2024. In the spirit of planning ahead, the GRAZIA team has put together a guide to all of the UAE public holidays in 2024. So, make sure you bookmark this page to stay up-to-date when it comes to holiday planning next year.
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THE FIRST BREAK OF 2024
The first day of the Gregorian calendar, New Year’s Day, observed on January 1, 2024, will be a public holiday for those in the UAE. Falling on a Monday next year, there will be a three-day weekend to start 2024, with employees in the public and private sectors returning to work on January 2, 2024.
