The next UAE public holiday in November explained: Prophet Mohammad's (PBUH) birthday

On the occasion of the Prophet's Birthday (PBUH) a holiday is announced

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Private sector

The private sector in the UAE will get a holiday on Sunday, November 18, instead of Tuesday, November 20, on the occasion of Prophet's Birthday (PBUH). Work will resume on Monday, November 19, announced the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

Public sector

The Ministries and Federal Authorities in the UAE will get a holiday on Sunday, November 18, instead of Tuesday, November 20, on the occasion of Prophet's Birthday (PBUH). Work will resume on Monday, November 19, announced UAE Cabinet.

The birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is celebrated on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal. In Arabic, the holiday is referred to as Eid Al Mawlid an Nabawi.

There is also one last long weekend to come this year at the end of November corresponding to the UAE Commemoration Day and UAE National Day.

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