The Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha holidays for federal ministries and entities will be from 9th to 12th Dhul Hijjah 1444, according to a circular issued by the UAE’s Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR).
Eid Al Adha Holidays in UAE
FAHR said the circular was issued based on the Cabinet Resolution regarding the approved public holidays calendar for 2023 in public and private sectors, according to WAM.
On this blessed occasion, the FAHR congratulated the leadership, government and people of the UAE, resident communities as well as Arab and Islamic countries.
The UAE also announced Eid holidays for private sector employees. The ministry said the Eid Al Adha break will be from Tuesday, June 27, to Friday, June 30 (Dhul Hijjah 9 to 12 as per the Islamic Hijri calendar). The holiday extends into a six-day break for those with a Saturday-Sunday weekend. Employees in the UAE will return to work on Monday, July 3.
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