A long weekend has officially been confirmed for the private sector.
Workers across the UAE will have Sunday, August 23 off to enjoy Hijri New Year. Work will recommence on Monday, August 24.
The long weekend was announced by the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation with August 23 marking the beginning of the new Islamic year 1442.
On the occasion of Hijri New Year 1442, #MOHRE announces that Sunday, 23rd of August, will be a paid leave for all employees working in private sector establishments and facilities across the UAE. pic.twitter.com/CJto4Xss3Y
— MOHRE_UAE وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) August 13, 2020
The holiday celebrates the day on which the Prophet Mohammed migrated from Makkah to Madinah.
Public sector workers had their day off confirmed late last week. The rest of the public holidays for 2020 are as follows.
The Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday
The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on Thursday, October 29.
Commemoration Day and UAE National Day
To close out 2020, those in the UAE will have another three-day break to look forward to with Commemoration Day on Tuesday, December 1, and UAE National Day, Wednesday, December 2, with a day off also on Thursday, December 3.
