Eid al-Fitr Holiday Extended for Federal Entities in UAE

  • Publish date: Thursday، 22 December 2022 Reading time: 1 min read | Last update: Saturday، 21 December 2024
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The UAE Cabinet on Thursday approved a decision extending Eid Al Fitr holidays for Federal Entities for a week, starting from Saturday, April 30 till Friday, May 6. Work will be resumed on Monday, May 9.

This means, employees of all ministries and federal entities will enjoy 9-day long holiday.

The holiday for the private sector is yet to be announced.

Earlier today, the UAE announced Eid al Fitr holiday would be from 29th Ramadan to 1 Shawwal. However, with the extension, it is now until 6 May.

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