Eid Al Fitr 2022: One-week holiday announced for UAE public sector
The UAE cabinet approves a decision extending the holidays for a week
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet on Thursday approved a decision extending Eid Al Fitr holidays for a week, starting from Saturday, April 30 until Friday, May 6.
The decision covers all ministries and federal entities in the UAE. Work will be resumed on Monday, May 9.
This means, employees of all ministries and federal entities will enjoy 9-day long holiday.
9-day break in Sharjah
In line with the Cabinet decision, the Sharjah Human Resources Department amended its Eid Al Fitr holiday to start on April 30 and end on May 8. Work will be resumed on May 9.
Dubai announces 9-day holiday
In line with the UAE Cabinet decision, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department also approved the Eid Al Fitr holidays for a period of 9 days for government employees. The holidays will start on Saturday, April 30 and end on Sunday, May 8. Official working hours will resume on Monday, May 9, 2022.
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Long weekend for private sector
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has earlier announced that the period from 29th Ramadan through 3rd Shawwal 1443 will be a paid Eid holiday for all private-sector workers.