UAE Announces Five-Day Holiday for Eid Al Etihad 2026
Federal government employees will enjoy a five-day break from December 2 to 6, with offices reopening on December 7.
UAE announces a five-day Eid Al Etihad holiday for federal government employees from December 2 to 6, 2026.
UAE Announces Eid Al Etihad Holiday
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a five-day holiday for federal government employees to celebrate the country's 55th Eid Al Etihad.
The official holiday will run from Wednesday, December 2, to Friday, December 4, 2026. Combined with the regular Saturday and Sunday weekend, employees will get five consecutive days off.
Government Offices to Reopen on December 7
Federal government employees will resume their official duties on Monday, December 7.
The holiday marks the UAE's 55th anniversary, commemorating the country's formation on December 2, 1971, when six emirates united to establish the United Arab Emirates
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