Eid Al Adha holiday announced for private sector

Monday, 19 June 2023 10:49

By ARN News Staff

The UAE's private sector workers will get a four-day break for Eid Al Adha, starting Tuesday, June 27.

According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), the holiday will be until Friday, June 30.

We announce that 27th June to 30th June will be an official paid holiday for private sector employees in celebration of Eid Al Adha.

Eid Mubarak! ❤️#MoHRE
— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) June 19, 2023

Earlier, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) had announced similar dates for those working in the UAE public sector.

The decision aligns with the UAE Cabinet Resolution regarding the approved public holidays for the public and private sectors.

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