The Federal Authority for Government and Human Resources has announced those who work in the public sector will receive a day off next week in celebration of Prophet Muhammed’s Birthday, which will fall on Thursday, October 29.
Taking to their official Twitter account, the authority announced there would be a three-day weekend next week for UAE government employees.
This means a day off on Thursday, with employees returning to work on Sunday, November 1.
تقرر أن تكون #إجازة_المولد_النبوي الشريف في #الحكومة_الاتحادية لدولة #الإمارات_العربية_المتحدة، يوم #الخميس 29 #أكتوبر 2020، على أن يستأنف الدوام الرسمي يوم #الأحد 1 #نوفمبر. pic.twitter.com/WCwLcTBsT2
— FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) October 21, 2020
A day off for the private sector has not been confirmed yet, but the official announcement is expected to follow shortly.
Remaining public holidays for 2021
Commemoration Day
Commemoration Day honours the Emiratis who have sacrificed their lives to protect their country. On December 1, 2020, which falls on a Tuesday, there will be a day off, which is followed by UAE National Day (see below).
UAE National Day
Celebrating the unification of the seven emirates, there will two days off for UAE National Day on Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3. Combining these days off with Commemoration Day, this will mean a five-day weekend at the beginning of the final month of the year.
