Dubai: UAE government has announced the list of public holidays in 2024. According to the list announced by the country’s Cabinet, UAE residents will get 13 holidays next year. 4 of the 7 official occasions will translate into extended weekends, with the longest being a 6-day break.
These holidays are in addition to the 30 annual leaves employees can take in a year.
New Year: 3-day weekend: The first official holiday of the new year, January 1, is a Monday, which translates into a three-day weekend.
Eid Al Fitr: 6-day break: This Islamic festival marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. The government has specified that Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 will be a public holiday. This is about 4 or 5 days off, depending on whether the month lasts 29 or 30 days, respectively.
As per the Hijri calendar published on the Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) website, Ramadan will have 29 days. Based on this, the corresponding Gregorian calendar dates are: Tuesday, April 9, till Friday, April 12. When you factor in the Saturday-Sunday weekend, this is a six-day break.
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Arafah Day, Eid Al Adha: 5 days off: Arafah Day is observed on Dhul Hijjah 9. Islamic festival Eid Al Adha is celebrated over the three days after. The corresponding Gregorian calendar dates are: Sunday, June 16, to Wednesday, June 19. Including the weekend (Saturday, June 15), that’s five days off to mark the festival.
Islamic New Year: 1-day holiday: Muharram 1, which is the first day of the Hijri year, is expected to fall on Sunday, July 7.
Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday: It’s believed to be on Rabi Al Awwal 12. The date on the Gregorian calendar is not immediately clear.
National Day: December 2 and 3 fall on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. When combined with the Saturday-Sunday weekend, that’s a four-day holiday.
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