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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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