Eid Al Etihad 2026: UAE Announces Three-Day Public Sector Holiday

The UAE Federal Government has declared three paid days off for federal staff to celebrate the 55th Eid Al Etihad, which falls in December next year, 2026. The official break will be extended from Wednesday, December 2 until Friday, December 4, according to a circular issued by the FAHR. Together with the regular weekend, the announcement resulted in public sector workers getting five days off in a row.

Eid Al Etihad 2026 Holiday Dates Confirmed by FAHR

The FAHR announcement states that all federal government offices will be closed December 2 to 4. After Saturday and Sunday, the weekend, employees will resume their normal work schedule Monday, December 7. The UAE Government Media Office collaborated on the circular.

Eid Al Etihad 2026 Marks 55 Years of Union

On 2 December 1971 the UAE was founded, celebrated during the national occasion. On the 55th anniversary, the union of the seven emirates and development of the nation over the past over 50 years are worthy of remembrance. Emiratis events in the country are anticipated to be celebrated to acknowledge Emirati heritage, national accomplishments and unity spirit.

Eid Al Etihad 2026 Creates an Extended Break

The three holiday days along with the regular weekend makes five days off for federal employees. This long period of time may allow for more family togetherness, end-of-the-year travel within the UAE and involvement in national holiday festivities in the emirates.

Eid Al Etihad 2026 Private Sector Arrangements

The announcement is targeted at federal government personnel only. Holiday arrangements in the private sector must be confirmed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Thus, officials of the Ministry should instruct their employees in private companies with regard to the holiday schedule to be followed on the basis of official ministry directives.

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