UAE Union Day: 3-day holiday announced for Abu Dhabi government employees

Abu Dhabi: The official holiday for employees of government entities and companies in Abu Dhabi is set from December 2 to 4, 2023, with official working hours resuming on Tuesday, December 5.

The remote work system will be implemented on Friday, December 1, 2023, except for the jobs that require presence at the workplace.

Also, the UAE Cabinet on Thursday announced the National Day holiday for the federal government from December 2 to 4, 2023. The Federal Government employees to resume work on Tuesday, December 5. Friday, December 1 will be a remote working day for employees of ministries and federal entities, excluding jobs that require physical presence at the workplace.

Two days holidays for private sector

Earlier, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation confirmed that private sector employees in the UAE will get 2 official holidays on the occasion of UAE Union Day.

December 2 and 3 will be paid days off for the private sector, MOHRE said on X formerly known as Twitter.

52nd UAE Union Day ceremony

The Organising Committee in anticipation of the 52nd UAE Union Day has unveiled details of the official ceremony set for December 2. Situated at Expo City, Dubai, the official ceremony weaves an inspiring narrative of unity and collective action as it highlights the UAE’s sustainability journey from its union in 1971 to the present day