DUBAI: The UAE has declared December 2 and 3 as paid public holidays for private-sector workers on the occasion of the 52nd National Day.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization shared the announcement on social media platform X, formerly called Twitter, stating, “We declare that December 2nd and 3rd, 2023, will be observed as paid public holidays for private sector employees in the UAE, marking the 52nd UAE National Day. We extend our sincere congratulations to our wise leadership, citizens and residents of the UAE on this occasion.”
Commemoration Day, set for November 30, is another upcoming public holiday. Although officials have yet to confirm whether a paid day off will be granted to mark the occasion, a three-day weekend may be possible.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the UAE announced the official 2024 holiday calendar for both government and private sector employees.