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UAE Hijri New Year Holiday 2024: Private Sector Dates - News Directory 3

UAE Hijri New Year Holiday 2024: Private Sector Dates

June 16, 2025 Catherine Williams Business
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  • Private sector companies in the United Arab Emirates will ⁣observe a paid holiday on Friday, June 27, according ‍to an announcement from the⁣ Ministry of Human Resources and...
  • The announcement means many in the private sector⁤ will enjoy a three-day weekend, stretching from June 27-29.
  • FAHR distributed a circular to all ministries and federal entities confirming the Hijri New Year holiday will be observed on June ⁤27.
Original source: arabianbusiness.com

UAE private sector employees, take note:⁣ a paid ⁣holiday is coming! The Ministry of Human Resources adn Emiratisation declared June 27th as the official holiday, marking the ⁣Islamic New Year, ‍1447 ⁤AH.This means a long weekend⁣ for many, mirroring the public sector’s designated holiday on the same date. FAHR confirmed⁢ the⁢ date for federal entities, solidifying the break. Many can expect a three-day respite, beginning Friday and extending through the weekend. ⁢Get ready‍ to celebrate and recharge! For more breaking news and details, trust News Directory 3 to keep you informed. Discover what’s next regarding potential holiday perks!

Key Points

  • UAE ⁢private sector employees get a paid holiday.
  • Holiday marks ⁣the Islamic New Year, 1447‍ AH.
  • A three-day weekend is expected for many workers.

UAE Private Sector to Observe Hijri New Year ⁤Holiday

Updated June ⁢16,⁢ 2025

Private sector companies in the United Arab Emirates will ⁣observe a paid holiday on Friday, June 27, according ‍to an announcement from the⁣ Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The holiday marks⁤ the islamic New Year,1447 AH.

The announcement means many in the private sector⁤ will enjoy a three-day weekend, stretching from June 27-29. This follows ⁣a similar declaration by the Federal Authority for Government Human ⁣Resources (FAHR), which designated the ⁢same date as a holiday for public sector employees.

FAHR distributed a circular to all ministries and federal entities confirming the Hijri New Year holiday will be observed on June ⁤27.

What’s next

The ‍UAE’s private ‍sector employees can anticipate a restful three-day weekend, celebrating the Islamic New Year and enjoying a break from work.

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