Eid al fitr holiday dates for public, private sectors in. Migrant workers in the gulf cooperation council region. The uae cabinet earlier this year approved holidays for the public and private sectors in the uae for 2020. For more information, you could also read the uae annual book 2016 pdf. Following are the public and private sector uae holidays. You may want to start planning your vacation but please know that although the holidays are official, some of the dates would still depend on the sighting of the moon. National day in united arab emirates time and date. Uae public holidays for private sector 2018 abu dhabi. Day date 2018 occasion holidays frisat june 1516 eid al fitr 2 tuesday. Nov 26, 2019 these are the most common paid holidays in a private sector organizations paid holiday schedule. Those working in the public sector can expect more days off than those in the private sector. In fact even within the same state take dubai for example, the public, private and government sectors all observe different holiday lengths.
Government declares private and public sector holidays november 30 december 3. A statement from the ministry of human resources and emiratisation stated that the first and second days of shawwal 1437 ah will be an official paid holiday for all workers in the private sector. Weeklong eid holiday for uae government workers abu dhabi. Also, the number of days of holiday is based on expected days off for the private sector. Uae public holidays 2016 and 2017, school holidays, dubai. This decision aims to achieve a balance between the two sectors in the number of official holidays they are entitled to.
List of uae public and private sector holidays in 2016 and. New years day will be a public holiday for uae s private sector, the ministry of labour confirmed on thursday in a tweet carried by wam, the state news agency. Private sector workers in the uae will be given two days off for eid al fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of ramadan. Welcome to the united arab emirates labor law website.
A twoday private sector holiday has been announced for eid al fitr in uae to mark the end of ramadan, 2016. Holidays and observances in united arab emirates in 2016. Uae announces holiday for public, private sector for. The dubai statuary government holidays 2020 calendar is only based on estimates. Bookmark this story as we will update and add information as and. Upcoming uae united arab emirates public holidays middle. Public holidays in the united arab emirates wikipedia. Here you can find information pertaining to the united arab emirates labor law both in the private sector and public sector as promulgated by the ministry of labour. Eid for example, is usually a 5 day holiday for the public sector, and a 2 day holiday for the private sector. Private sector emiratisation munich personal repec archive. Eid al adha holidays announced government gulf news. Uae holiday list in 2020 for public and private sectors. Start planning your next 2018 getaway with this handy guide to all the scheduled uae holidays for the year. Sunday, september 04, 2016 private sector to enjoy 3 days holiday for arafa and eid al adha.
May 12, 2019 the eid alfitr break is expected to begin on tuesday june 4 news, eid al adha 2019, uae holidays 2019, uae public holidays 2019, hijri, arafat day, uae commemoration day, uae national day, eid aladha 2019 a fourday public holiday for eid alfitr has been announced by uae officials. Eid al adha holiday announced in oman times of oman. And 2016 will not disappoint you in terms of public holidays in uae. National holidays in united arab emirates in 2016 office. Dubai public holidays 2020 private and government holidays uae. There are around 11 eleven public holidays in 2016. Luckily for uae residents, several holidays next year seem to lead to extended weekends revealed. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. The uae government is ready to provide all its vital services to customers in the highest standard of efficiency, enabling them to obtain their government services around the clock through smart channels and the official portal of the uae government without need to physically visit service centres. Uae public holidays for 2016 officially announced gulf. This decision aims to achieve a balance between the two sectors in the number of official holidays they are entitled. The dates of the islamic holidays are tentative and confirmed by the moon sighting committee shortly before the holiday. Uae public holidays are declared by the uae government.
Jan 27, 2020 given here is the list of uae public holidays for the year 2020. During the winter break, schools in the uae usually have a threeweek academic holiday for students, while the academic staff will receive two weeks off. They will vary by the company based on the needs of the employees and the needs of the business. The official holiday marking israa and miraj will be on saturday, april 22, for all workers in private sector enterprises, institutions and companies in the country where friday is the only weekly day off, while sunday april 23rd will be the official holiday marking the islamic occasion for those who have fridays and saturdays as their weekly days off, according to. Eid holidays for private and public sector announced abu. Eid al adha holiday declared for uae private sector. These holidays will see many residents leave the country for short vacations. The chart below shows the expected dates for public holidays in the united arab emirates uae for 2018. Private sector employees in the united arab emirates will get the first and second days of the month of shawwal as holidays to celebrate eid al fitr, it was announced on tuesday. About the uae the official portal of the uae government. Private sector holiday announced wam nov 2014 as one day only on tue 02 dec 2014. Sep 04, 2016 eid al adha holidays have been announced for both government and private sector employees in oman.
Dec 26, 20 this year in 20 uae government even changed the holiday of their national day and made it two days before the actual date in order to make a long weekend for the people. When coupled with the friday and saturday weekends, uae residents working in the private sector may get a 4day break. This section provides essential information about the uaes economy, political and government system, strategies, plans and initiatives. Public sector workers now receive the same number of public holidays as the private sector. Uae residents both public and private sectors will have a long weekend starting december, 2016. Another big occasion is the united arab emirates national day on 2 december, which marks the uaes independence from the british and the formation of the seven united arab emirates in 1971. List of uae public and private sector holidays in 2016 and 2017 filed on november 17, 2016 last updated on november 17, 2016 at 12. Even as public and private sector employees in the uae will enjoy more official days off for eid al fitr and eid al adha, they will not get a paid holiday for israa wal miraj rajab 27 and the.
The list of 2016 public holidays for the uae, released on the abu dhabi government website, is subject to the moon sighting and may. Uae announces national day holiday for private sector private sector workers in the uae will get one days paid holiday to celebrate the countrys 42nd national day, according to an official announcement from the ministry of labour on monday. This can cause some difficulty for parents in private sector companies that will have to find cover for their children. Uae public holidays for 2016 announced by abu dhabi.
On an important note, eid al adha holidays usually begin a day before eid, on the day of arafat. Uae private sector to get twoday eid al fitr holiday. Uae private sector eid holidays announced the filipino times. Long eid al fitr holiday likely for uae public, private sector. The main law that regulates the employment relationship in the uae is law no. A guide to all the public holidays in the uae for 2018. Private firms in uae get more holidays, expats rejoice. Comprehensive list of national public holidays that are celebrated in united arab emirates during 2016 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays. Read our guide to the public holidays which are scheduled for 2016. A public holiday can be moved to the beginning or to the end of a week if it falls between two working days. It has just been announced by the uae government that those in the private sector will get the first two days of eid al fitr off work, while those in the public sector will get a weeklong holiday. The healthcare sector in the united arab emirates innovation brief no. Be advised that public departments, federal ministries and institutions are closed during the holidays.
Employment and employee benefits in the united arab. Uae private sector holidays for eid announced abu dhabi. List of uae public and private sector holidays in 2016 news. News business setup dubai, uae setup business dubai. It will then run for three further days, meaning the possibility of a five. Holidays and observances in united arab emirates in 2020. Private sector holidays are for employees working in the private sector and it is usually lesser than the holidays for public sector in uae. Based on this calculations, if the current month of dhul qadah ends after 30 days, then the private sector could have a fiveday break, including the weekend, as the arafat day will be marked on sunday, september 11, and eid will begin the next day.
On 5 march 2019, the uae cabinet announced official holidays for the public and private sectors for the years 2019 and 2020. Dubai adopts strategy to increase presence of emiratis in job market. The ministry of labour has declared that the eid al fitr holiday, as an official paid holiday for all private sector employees in the uae, will be on the first and second days of shawwal. Uae new years day holiday for private sector announced the.
This page contains the list of upcoming uae united arab emirates official public holidays, bank holidays, government holidays, regional public holidays, nonworking national holidays and sectorial holidays from april 2020 to march 2021. Israa and miraj holiday declared for uae private sector. The united arab emirates government announced official holidays for the public and private sectors for the years 2019. Uae private sector to have the same holidays as the public sector. Meanwhile, the uaes ministry of human resources and emiratisation also announced holidays for the private sector, declaring sunday, september 11 as a public holiday. Fourday uae public holiday after ramadan announced news. Overview of holidays and many observances in united arab emirates during the year 2016. Here are some things you may not have realised about your maternity leave rights in the uae.
Private sector employees in the united arab emirates are likely to get fiveday holidays for eidaladha. The united arab emirates uae public sector employees will get a weeklong holiday on the. A fourday public holiday for eid alfitr has been announced by uae officials. Overview of holidays and many observances in united arab emirates during the year 2020. Abu dhabi september 4th, 2016 the ministry of human resources and emiratisation has declared sunday, september 11th, 2016 a public holiday in celebration of arafa day and eid al adha, private sector employee shall enjoy a 3day paid holiday till tuesday, september th. See a complete list of public holidays in uae 2016. Some of the major public and private sector uae holidays include eid al fitr, eid al adha and the uae national day. Enjoy a more rewarding holiday and earn miles or spend them on your perfect break with the emirates skywards frequent flyer programme.
Uae announces national day holiday for private sector. On including the weekend, this makes it a fourday holiday break for the private sector. For the most part, the government employees enjoy longer breaks than those in the private. New year holiday for uae public, private sector announced. Eid aladha 2018 holidays announced for uae public sector. Private sector employees in the uae will get three days off and five including the weekend to celebrate eid al adha this year, officials have. Islamic holiday exact dates are subject to moon sightings and may differ from the date given. The other thing is the fact that the duration of holidays may also differ from one nation or state to another. Private companies will also be closed on these days. For the federal public sector, the new year break will span four days two days of the regular fridaysaturday weekend plus sunday december 31 and monday january 1. Uae cabinet approves new provisions for sponsoring expat family members. Individuals in the uae are advised to expect public and private sector service disruptions during the. New year holiday for uae private sector will be on monday, january 1. Uae launches early leave initiative for private sector.
Migrant workers in the gulf cooperation council region involves the prevalence of migrant workers in the kingdom of bahrain, the state of kuwait, the sultanate of oman, the state of qatar, the kingdom of saudi arabia and the united arab emirates uae. List of uae public and private sector holidays in 2015 news emirates emirates247. A complete list of public sector, private sector and school holidays in the uae for the year 2016 and 2017. Many public holidays that are celebrated in the west are not recognized in the uae such as christmas and easter. Government workers will enjoy a long weekend for eid.
Together, these six countries form the gulf cooperation council gcc. See a complete list of public holidays in bahrain 2016. National day holidays for public sector announced wam 08 nov 2014 as 0204 dec 2014, resulting in an extended break from tue 02 dec dec to sat 06 dec 2014 with weekend included. In the uk, you can earn one skywards mile for each gbp spent on your emirates holidays package, in addition to the miles earned from your emirates flight. Eid al fitr holidays for private sector employees have been announced. For those looking to book trips away next year, there are as many as 15 holidays announced by the government. The islamic festivals are based on islamic calendar, determined by various moon phase sighting. As for the year 2020, the list of holidays is as follows.
This page will be continuously updated to communicate any new advancements to the uae labor law. Dubai the uae on wednesday announced holidays for private sector to mark the 46th national day and martyrs day. The directive for the weeklong break came from the uae cabinet news, eid al adha, eid holidays 2018, eid al adha 2018, eid ul adha 2018, bakrid 2018, private sector eid holidays 2018 eid aladha holiday dates for the public sector have been announced in the uae and its going to be a long weekend. Relevant dates for both the public and private sector in the uae will be linked. The announcement came following a ministerial circular issued by the saqr bin ghobash saeed ghobash, minister. The break is expected to start on tuesday june 4 the last day of ramadan depending on moon sighting.
List of uae public and private sector holidays in 2016. The 2 days of shawwal are expected to fall on july 6 and 7 wednesday and thursday. Life in dubai is really strange and it has a huge pace. Private sector holidays for new year 2018 announced abu. Whether its an actionpacked adventure, exploring ancient sites, pure relaxation or a romantic getaway, book a minimum threenight emirates holidays package and earn 20% bonus miles. If you book with etihad airways by today, under its summer escape deals. The uaes ministry of human resources and emiratisation mohre has launched an early leave initiative for all expat private sector employees which would allow them to temporarily return. Ramadan began on monday, june 6, 2016, and will run for 30 days. Holidays in dubai the complete dubai holidays calendar. The schedule of public holidays in the united states is largely influenced by the schedule of federal holidays, but is controlled by private sector employers who provide 62% of the total u.
Public sector will get a fiveday holiday, private sector will get three days. Employees in the uaes government sector are likely to have 14 holidays in 2016 while their counterparts in the private sector are expected to enjoy 11 days off. Eid al fitr holiday dates for public, private sectors in uae. Their break from work will last the whole week from sunday, august 19. The first official dates for the united arab emirates public holidays for 2016 have been announced by the abu dhabi government. The first and second days of eid will be paid holidays for private sector employees in the uae, the ministry of human resources and emiratisation announced on saturday. The federal authority for government human resources has announced on social media that eid al fitr holidays in the uae will begin from thursday 14th june, the 29th day of ramadan. National holidays in united arab emirates in 2020 office. List of public holidays in uae 2020 visit to dubai. The holiday is likely to start from september 9 to and resume work on wednesday.
Public holidays the official portal of the uae government. According to the ministry of human resources and emiratisation, the private sector will enjoy a threeday break starting from november 30 to december 2. Private sector employees in the united arab emirates will get the first and second days of the month of shawwal as holidays to celebrate eid al. For example, even companies that offer these paid holidays may have jobs that must work on the holidays. If you are new to the uae note that holidays that you have come to expect do not travel. Eid al fitr 2016 holidays announced for private and public sector. The abu dhabi government has announced the list of public holidays for 2016.
The actual dates of the holidays may vary in the gregorian calendar, as the islamic special days are dictated by phases of the moon, and must be approved by local sightings. Uae private sector to have the same holidays as the public sector 2019 holds out a lot of scope for long weekend and short trips. This is great news for those who want to take advantage and might go on for a quick holiday. Sheikh mohammed has just announced were going to enjoy a seven day holiday over eid al fitr. According to the ministry of human resources and emiratisation, the private sector will get a leave on monday, 1st january 2018 as the year begins with a long weekend, work will resume on tuesday, 2nd january 2018 fahr extended its occasions greetings to sheikh khalifa bin zayed al nahyan, sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, and sheikh mohammed bin zayed al nahyan if you are planning your. The labour ministry in the uae has announced 2nd and 3rd december 2015 as holidays for the private sector on the occasion of martyrs day and national day. It will be a threeday holiday for most of us the uae government has declared the private sector will enjoy three days off from monday, august 20 to wednesday, august 22 for eid al adha. Jun 17, 2017 17 june 2017 eid holiday for federal bodies will begin on saturday, june 24.