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UAE Announces Three-Day Eid Al Etihad Holiday for Federal Government Employees

The UAE has declared a three-day official holiday for federal government employees to mark the country's 55th Eid Al Etihad. The break runs from Wednesday, December 2, to Friday, December 4, 2026, creating a five-day weekend. Federal entities will resume official working hours on Monday, December 7, 2026.

Published Source: Gulf Business
Issuing authority
Federal Authority for Government Human Resources
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 13, 2026
Effective date
December 2, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official source
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The UAE government has announced a three-day public holiday for federal government employees to celebrate the country's 55th Eid Al Etihad, marking the nation's National Day.

According to announcements issued by the UAE Government Media Office and the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), the official holiday will run from Wednesday, December 2, to Friday, December 4, 2026.

When combined with the regular Saturday and Sunday weekend, federal government staff will receive five consecutive days off. Official working hours for federal government departments and ministries are scheduled to resume on Monday, December 7, 2026.

Eid Al Etihad commemorates the founding of the United Arab Emirates on December 2, 1971, marking 55 years since the federation was established.

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