Eid Longest Weekend Ever | 7 Days Off announced for Private Sector Employees

In our previous Good news, we shared that UAE residents to enjoy 6 or 9 days long break on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr 2024.

Which is now confirmed by UAE Cabinet. 

Yes it's true, The UAE has announced that there will be a full week off for both Federal Government employees and private sector employees on Eid Al fitr 2024 starting from Monday, April 8 until Sunday, April 14. Work will resume on Monday, April 15.

9 Holidays scenario:

Adding Weekend, April 6,7 (Saturday, Sunday) to official 7 holidays will make it more enjoyable. The Public and Private Sector employees will enjoy 9 days off for the first time making it the longest break ever in the history of UAE. 

UAE Cabinet has mandated one-week Eid Al Fitr holiday for federal government#UAEGOV pic.twitter.com/kZP5rIibFf

— UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) March 31, 2024

Remaining Holidays of 2024:

After Eid Al Fitr holidays, the next break will be to mark the Islamic festival of Eid Al Adha, which will see residents get 4 days off excluding the weekend in June. Holidays for Islamic New Year on Muharram 1st in July and Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in September will follow. The last public holiday is to mark the UAE National Day on December 2 and 3, 2024.

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So, if you are planning and wondering a short break, we have an update for you, and yes Eid is the best festival to enjoy your holidays with friends or family members.