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UAE announces 3-day weekend public sector holiday for National Day 2023

UAE Cabinet has approved holiday dates and remote working for public sector

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The UAE has announced a three-day weekend holiday for the public sector to mark the occasion of National Day 2023.

UPDATE: The United Arab Emirates has now announced a three-day weekend for public AND private sector

The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources (FAHR) said December 2 to December 4 would be a public holiday for public sector employees.

It also announced remote working, where possible, for December 1.

UAE National Day 2023 holidays

In a statement on social media, FAHR said: “The UAE Cabinet approves the National Day holiday for the federal government from December 2 to 4, 2023.

“Federal Government employees to resume work on Tuesday, December 5th.

“Friday, December 1 will be a remote working day for employees of ministries and federal entities.”

Previously, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced December 2 and 3 will be a paid public holiday for private sector workers in the United Arab Emirates.

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