UAE announces two-day National Day break for private sector
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a two-day paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the country’s 55th National Day, known as Eid Al Etihad, in December 2026.
In a post on X on Friday, November 13, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) said Wednesday, December 2, and Thursday, December 3, would be paid public holidays for all employees working in private sector establishments across the country.
On the occasion of Eid Al Etihad 55, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announces that Wednesday and Thursday, December 2 and 3, 2026, will be paid public holidays for all employees in private sector establishments across the country.
— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) November 13, 2026
Wishing the UAE, its leaders,… pic.twitter.com/UaOkyPA6mw
Separately, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced a three-day holiday for employees of federal ministries and entities, from Wednesday, December 2, to Friday, December 4.
Work in federal government entities will resume on Monday, December 7, following the weekend.
أعلنت الهيئة الاتحادية للموارد البشرية الحكومية أن عطلة عيد الاتحاد الـ55 لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، لموظفي الوزارات والجهات الاتحادية، ستكون اعتباراً من يوم الأربعاء الموافق 2 ديسمبر وحتى يوم الجمعة الموافق 4 ديسمبر 2026، على أن يستأنف الدوام الرسمي يوم الاثنين الموافق 7… pic.twitter.com/QGdElferES
— FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) November 13, 2026
Eid Al Etihad, also known as UAE National Day or Union Day, marks the formation of the United Arab Emirates on December 2, 1971. The country will celebrate its 55th anniversary in 2026.
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