UAE Announces Public Holidays for 55th National Day
The United Arab Emirates has declared public holidays for public and private sector employees to celebrate the 55th Eid Al Etihad on December 2.
The Government of the United Arab Emirates announced public holidays to commemorate the 55th National Day, officially known as Eid Al Etihad, marking the country's formation in 1971. The celebrations coincide with the UAE's Year of Family, which describes the nation as a "family of families" and honors the vision of the founding fathers, led by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Public sector employees in federal ministries and entities will receive a three-day holiday from Wednesday, December 2, to Friday, December 4, with official working hours resuming on Monday, December 7. Private sector employees are granted a two-day paid holiday on Wednesday, December 2, and Thursday, December 3.
The holiday schedules were coordinated through separate announcements from the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation to ensure both sectors can observe the anniversary of the federation.
