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UAE holidays 2024: When is the next big weekend for public, private sector? Expected dates revealed

UAE residents can look forward to another long weekend this year

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Earlier in April, the UAE announced the dates for the public and private sector holidays in 2024. Image: Shutterstock

UAE residents can look forward to another long holiday in December, as the nation marks its 53rd National Day.

Earlier this year, the UAE Cabinet announced the dates for the public and private sector holidays in 2024.

The Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved the 2024 official calendar of holidays in April.

Next long weekend in UAE in December

This aims to allow employees and community members in the UAE to plan ahead for holidays, travel and personal activities.

In the UAE, Remembrance Day (previously known as Martyrs’ Day) is marked each year, with National Day falling on the following day.

The UAE has declared December 2nd and 3rd, 2024 as holidays for both public and private sector workers, as per the information seen on the official UAE website.

This year, December 2 and 3 fall on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. By combining the Saturday and Sunday before these days, UAE residents can look forward to a four-day weekend.

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