Middle East

UAE: Public holidays announced for Commemoration Day and National Day

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced holidays for public sector workers to mark the 49th National Day and Commemoration Day, previously known as Martyrs’ Day.

According to the circular issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, public holidays Commemoration Day and UAE National Day for federal government employees will be from Tuesday December 1st until Thursday December 3rd. Work will resume on Sunday December 6, 2020.

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