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Sharjah announces 4-day weekend holiday

Government of Sharjah announces dates for public sector holiday

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Public sector workers in Sharjah are looking forward to a four-day weekend after the Government announced dates for a holiday for staff this month.

The holiday is to mark the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).

The emirate’s Human Resources Department has announced that Thursday, September 28 will be a holiday for Government departments, institutions and bodies.

Sharjah four-day weekend

These organisations already have a three-day weekend, with Friday to Sunday being a regular day off.

Accordingly, employees will have a four-day weekend, with work resuming on Monday, October 2.

Department heads and directors of relevant departments were informed of the decision via a government circular.

Elsewhere, the UAE has announced a holiday for private sector employees.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that Friday, September 29, 2023 (1445 AH) will be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the Prophet’s birthday.

This came in a circular issued by MoHRE, which aligns with the Cabinet Resolution regarding the approved public holidays for the public and private sectors in 2023.

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