When is the next public holiday in the UAE? Here’s the complete list

Dubai - The UAE Cabinet approved public holidays for the public sector for the years 2019-2020.

The UAE government in March announced that private sector employees will get more holidays in the country, in line with the number of days enjoyed by the public sector employees. (Detailed report: UAE private sector to get more holidays)
According to the announcement, the UAE Cabinet approved public holidays for the public sector for the years 2019-2020, and granted the private sector equal official holidays - a total of 14 official public holidays.

The decision aims at enhancing the balance between the two sectors and supporting the national economy in its various fields.

The decision will contribute to streamlining work in both the public and private sectors, and enhance the attractiveness of the private sector for Emiratis.

The decision will also make it easier for citizens and residents to plan their vacations in advance and to strengthen social ties between all segments of the society.

Here's the complete list of public, private sector holidays after March 5th's announcement:

Official holidays, and national and religious occasions	Date (Islamic calendar)	Date (Gregorian calendar)	Holiday duration
New Year	24 Rabi Al-Aakhir 1440	Tuesday 1 January 2019	1
Israa Wal Miraj	27 Rajab 1440	Wednesday 3 April 2019	0
Half of Shaban month	15 Sha'ban 1440	Saturday 20 April 2019	0
Beginning of Ramadan	1 Ramadan 1440	Monday 6 May 2019	0
Bader Al-Kubra	17 Ramadan 1440	Wednesday 22 May 2019	0
Fateh Macca	20 Ramadan 1440	Saturday 25 May 2019	0
Lailat Al Qader	27 Ramadan 1440	Saturday 1 June 2019	0
29 and 30 Ramadan	29 Ramadan 1440	Monday 3 June 2019	1
Eid Al Fitr	29 Ramadan-3 Shawwal 1440	Wednesday 5 June 2019	4
Arafat (Haj) day	9 Zul Hijjah 1440	Saturday 10 August 2019	1
Eid Al Adha	10-12 Thul-Hijjah 1440	Sunday 11 August 2019	3
Hijri New Year	1 Muharram 1441	Saturday 31 August 2019	1
Ashura Day	10 Muharram 1441	Monday 9 September 2019	0
Flag Day	6 Rabi Al-Awwal 1441	Sunday 3 November 2019	0
Prophet's Birthday	12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1441	Saturday 9 November, 2019	0
Commemoration Day	3 Rabi Al-Aakhir 1441	Sunday, 1 December  2019	1
National Day 48	5-6 Rabi Al-Aakhir 1441	2 Monday to 3 December, 2019	2

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