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Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates

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The United Arab Emirates Government announced official holidays for the public and private sectors for the years 2019. The Cabinet granted equal leaves (14 days) sectors. This decision aims to achieve a balance between the two sectors in the number of official holidays they are entitled to. The 1st of December is a public holiday, known as Commemoration Day.

2019 Holidays

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Date English Arabic
January 1 New Year's Day Ra's as-Sana al-meladiah رأس السنة الميلادية
Ramadan 29 - 3 Shawal Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر
Dhu Hijah 9 Day of Arafat Waqfat Arafah وقفة عرفة
Dhu Hijah 10-12 Eid al-Adha Eid al-Adha عيد الأضحى
Muharram 1 Islamic New Year Ra's as-Sana al-Hijria رأس السنة الهجرية
Rabi' al-awwal 12 The Prophet's Birthday Almuld Alnubawiu Alsharif المولد النبوي الشريف
December 2-3 National Day Yawm al Watani اليوم الوطني
  • For Eid al-Fitr, Day of Arafah, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year and The Prophet's Birthday are determined by Moon Sighting.

See also

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  • Islamic calendar - for further expansion on the months and days identified above

References

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