The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has confirmed that all federal ministries, institutions, and public sector entities will be on holiday from March 19th to 22nd 2026, with official working hours resuming on March 23rd. For private sector employees, the holiday will run from March 19th to 21st. Authorities added that if Ramadan lasts […]
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The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has approved the Cabinet’s decision regarding the official holidays that should be observed in the country for ministries, government agencies, public bodies, and institutions. The decision was published in the Official Gazette and is as follows: The report also states that if a working day […]
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The UAE has announced a one-week holiday for federal government employees to mark Eid al-Fitr. Public sector Federal employees in the Gulf state will be on holiday from Monday, April 8th to Sunday, April 14th 2024. Work will resume on Monday, April 15th 2024. Since Saturday and Sunday are the official weekend days in the […]
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The Eid Al Fitr holiday in the public sector employees will start on Tuesday, April 9th 2024, the Council of Ministers in Kuwait announced on Monday. The authorities announced that most employees would get three days off from Tuesday, April 9th (Ramadan 30, 1445). Since Friday and Saturday are the official weekend days in the […]
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Saudi Arabia has announced a four-day holiday for both public and private sector employees for Eid Al Fitr from Monday, April 8th 2024. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development confirmed the holiday, allowing most workers to enjoy a long break. Eid Al Fitr is predicted to fall on Tuesday April 9th 2024, however […]
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The Unite Arab Emirates Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the year 2024 official holidays calendar for both public and private sectors. As part of the Cabinet’s ongoing efforts to enhance the organisation of work in government and private sectors, […]
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The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has declared Saturday September 23rd 2023, the Saudi National Day, as an official holiday. The official spokesman of the ministry, Mohammad Al Riski, said that all institutions operating in the public and private sector will be an official holiday on the 93rd National Day. According to […]
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The official Eid Al Adha holidays for public sector employees in the UAE have been announced by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. The holidays will begin from 9 to 12 Zul Hijjah. According to the Gregorian calendar, Eid Al Adha will likely be celebrated from June 27th to July 2nd 2023, which includes […]
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Qatar has announced that government employees in the country will get Eid Al Fitr holidays from April 19th to 27th 2023. The Ruler’s Court announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for the employees of the ministries and other government agencies, public bodies and institutions on Sunday. According to the announcement, the official holidays will start on […]
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The UAE Cabinet has announced the dates of the country’s holidays for the public and private sectors in 2023. The country’s residents are in for multiple long breaks next year, including a six-day break. In the UAE, a unified list for the public and private sectors ensures employees get equal number of days off. Holidays for 2023 […]
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