The UAE government announced the extension of the applicable weekly holiday, which ends tomorrow, Sunday, with the addition of Monday, January 1, as an official holiday.
New Year's holiday in the public sector in the Emirates:
The details were stated, as the Dubai Government Human Resources Department approved Monday, January 1, 2024, as an official holiday for Dubai government departments on the occasion of New Year’s Day, with official working hours resuming on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
The circular issued by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department excluded agencies, departments and institutions that have employees working in shifts, or whose jobs are related to serving the public or managing public service facilities, as each entity decides the working hours for these categories of employees in accordance with their operational requirements, and to ensure Improving the regular and steady functioning of public service facilities during the day off.
On this occasion, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department extended its warmest congratulations and blessings to the leadership, government and people of the United Arab Emirates, and the residents of its land, praying to God Almighty that the New Year will be a year of goodness, blessings, health and well-being for all.
New Year's holiday in the private sector:
On the other hand, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that Monday, January 1, 2024, is an official paid holiday for all workers in the private sector in the country on the occasion of New Year’s Day.
This came in implementation of the decision of the UAE Cabinet regarding approved official holidays for the government and private sectors.
