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      UAE public holidays 2024: There’s a 9-day-break and multiple long weekends

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      by Ruman Baig
      40 mins ago

      Looking Ahead to 2024: Here’s UAE’s festive holiday calendar, so you can plan your vacations in advance.
      As 2023 gradually draws to a close, UAE residents are eagerly peering into the future, and it appears 2024 is set to deliver an exciting lineup of public holidays. For those who love to plan ahead, these holidays are prime opportunities to make the most of your well-deserved time off.
      However, it’s essential to bear in mind that the exact dates of some UAE public holidays can be a bit elusive, as they are determined by moon sightings. Nevertheless, scholars can estimate these dates within a two-to-three-day window, allowing you to start your holiday planning early.
      In 2024, UAE residents can look forward to a total of 15 public holidays. Let’s dive into the key dates to mark on your calendar:
      Kickstart the year with celebrations on the very first day!
      Monday, January 1: New Year’s Day
      Brace yourselves for a nine-day weekend if Eid al Fitr aligns with the predictions.
      Monday, April 8: Eid al Fitr holidayTuesday, April 9: Eid al Fitr holidayWednesday, April 10: Eid al FitrThursday, April 11: Eid al Fitr holidayFriday, April 12: Eid al Fitr holiday
      Mark down these dates for a potential four-day weekend.
      Saturday, June 15: Arafat DaySunday, June 16: Eid al AdhaMonday, June 17: Eid al Adha holidayTuesday, June 18: Eid al Adha holiday
      Keep an eye out for a possible public holiday on this day.
      Sunday, July 7: Islamic New Year
      Stay tuned to see if this day becomes a working day holiday.
      Sunday, September 15: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday
      December ushers in the National Day celebrations, offering another delightful four-day weekend.
      Sunday, December 1: Commemoration DayMonday, December 2: National DayTuesday, December 3: National Day holiday
      While the exact dates may still have a bit of uncertainty, these holidays provide plenty of opportunities for residents to plan vacations, family gatherings, and memorable moments. So, start preparing for a fantastic year ahead, and make the most of these anticipated breaks!
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      UAE’s public holidays confirmed for 2023

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      by Sarah Joseph
      44 mins ago

      As residents gear up for the last public holidays of 2022, it’s time to mark your calendars with all the upcoming public holidays in 2023.
      If you’re looking to plan for next year in advance, the UAE cabinet has approved the official holidays for the UAE’s public and private sectors for 2023 to ensure employees of both sectors have equal time off.
      Below, Emirates Woman outlines the official public holidays in the UAE for 2023.
      New Year’s Day
      There will be an official holiday to mark the first day of the calendar year – January 1, 2023.
      Eid Al Fitr
      The first day of Ramadan is predicted to fall around March 22, 2023, in the Gregorian calendar. The UAE cabinet confirmed Eid Al Fitr will be from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3. Per the Gregorian calendar, this will likely be from April 20 to April 23, 2023 with dates subject to the moon sighting.
      Arafah Day & Eid Al Adha
      A couple of months after Eid Al Fitr, the UAE will observe another public holiday, Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha will be from Dhul Hijjah 9 to Dhul Hijjah 12. This could potentially be a six-day break, making it the longest holiday next year from Tuesday, June 27 to Friday, June 30.
      Hijri New Year
      Hijiri or Islamic New Year falls on will fall on July 21, 2023, which will mean a three-day weekend for UAE citizens and residents.
      Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday
      The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on the 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, which will be September 29, 2023. This is a Friday, so it could be a three-day weekend for residents.
      Commemoration Day and National Day
      To close out 2023, those in the UAE will have another break to look forward to with Commemoration Day, December 1, and National Day, December 2 and December 3.

      #مجلس_الوزراء يعتمد أجندة العطلات الرسمية للعاملين في القطاعين الحكومي والخاص للعام 2023 pic.twitter.com/mgZiXfbaby
      — UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) November 27, 2022

      As always, the final and official dates and public holiday eligibility for public sector employees and private sector employees are always determined by UAE authorities.
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