Are there any public holidays in the UAE?

This page provides a list of public holidays including days of religious and national importance in the UAE. The UAE Cabinet granted equal leaves to the public and private sectors. This decision aims to achieve a balance between the two sectors in the number of official holidays they are entitled to.

Which is the longest school holiday in the UAE?

The longest school holidays in the country are the summer holidays when students receive a seven-week break (with six weeks for staff) which currently also coincides with Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr. All public departments, institutions and federal ministries across the country will be closed on the following public holidays in 2020.

How are public holidays different from private holidays?

Workers in the public sector can expect more days off during the year in comparison with those companies and employees in the private sector. As these public holidays, commonly known as bank holidays, are paid, they will not count towards an employee’s annual leave.

When is the spring break in the UAE?

These holidays will see many residents leave the country for short vacations. During the winter break, schools in the UAE usually have a three-week academic holiday for students, while the academic staff will receive two weeks off. Students at most schools will also get a two-week holiday around March or April for their annual spring break.

When do national holidays take place in Malaysia?

National holidays are normally observed by most governmental and private organizations. State holidays are normally observed by certain states in Malaysia or when it is relevant to the state itself. The main holy days of each major religion are public holidays, taking place on either the western calendar or religious ones.

When is the National Day of the UAE?

UAE’s National Day falls on 2 December and marks the UAE’s formal nationalisation and the start of the federal unification of the emirates in 1971. ‘Spirit of the Union’ is the official theme of the UAE’s National Day celebrations. It is derived from the vision and leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,

What is theme of 49th National Day of UAE?

The theme of the UAE’s 49th National Day is ‘Seeds of the Union ’. A stunning live show of the same name will be performed in Abu Dhabi. The narrative of the show revolves around the growth of a seed into a flower, mirroring the journey of the UAE in the last 49 years. It will involve a moving sculpture and digital visuals.