UAE public holidays 2022: When is the next long weekend?

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UAE public holidays 2022: When is the next long weekend?

List of unified public holidays for public and private sector employees

Published: September 19, 2022 10:52 Tawfiq Nasrallah, Senior News Editor

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20220710-festival_181e9c194aa_original-ratio (1) — As we head into the cooler months with more activities for residents and visitors, it is imperative that your breaks are well planned in advance. Whether it be short trips abroad or day trips in the UAE, plan your break based on UAE's public holidays. Image Credit: Anas Thacharpadikkal/Gulf News

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20220710 motf — UAE has unified public holidays for public and private sector employees which are often confirmed closer to the date. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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20220710 people gather — However, based on some calculations we could give you approximate dates for when you should plan your break in 2022. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Eid Package-2-1657205650638 — In Arabic, the holiday is referred to as Eid Al Mawlid Al Nabawi. This year, the holiday falls on a Saturday - October 8. However, Islamic holidays are usually determined according to moon sighting. Image Credit:

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UAE rulers — Less than two months later, the UAE people will enjoy the last long-weekend of the year as the nation marks Commemoration Day (previously known as Martyr's Day), which is observed on November 30. However, a public holiday for the same is given on December 1. Image Credit: Dubai Media Office

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50th UAE National Day celebrations in Dubai — This is followed by followed by the National Day, which is observed on December 2 and 3 (Friday and Saturday). Image Credit: Expo 2020 Dubai

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Expo 2020 Dubai fireworks UAE National Day — This means the UAE people will enjoy a four-day break, the longest remaining weekend of the year by the end of the year. Image Credit: Supplied

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