UAE Cabinet announces public holidays for 2021, 2022 - GulfToday

UAE Cabinet announces public holidays for 2021, 2022

  • 19 Dec 2020
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The UAE Cabinet has announced the national holidays for both the public and private sector for the years 2021 and 2022.

Chairing the Cabinet meeting on Saturday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved the official holidays calendar for government and private sectors employees for 2021 and 2022.

The decision will contribute to streamlining work in both the public and private sectors, and enhance the attractiveness of the private sector for Emiratis.

The decision will also make it easier for citizens and residents to plan their vacations in advance and to strengthen social ties between all segments of the society.

The official holidays for the public and private sector for the year 2021 include:

January 1 : New Year

29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal: Eid Al Fitr

9 Zul Hijjah: Arafah Day

10,11,12 Zul Hijjah: Eid Al Adha

August 12 : Islamic New Year

October 21 : Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday

December 1 : Commemoration Day

December 2 and 3 : National Day

 

The official holidays for the public and private sector for the year 2022 include:

January 1 : New Year

29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal: Eid Al Fitr

9 Zul Hijjah: Arafah Day

10,11,12 Zul Hijjah: Eid Al Adha

July 30 : Islamic New Year

October 8 : Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday

December 1 : Commemoration Day

December 2 and 3 : UAE National Day

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