Sunday, January 1, 2023, will be an official paid holiday in the UAE for all private sector employees. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has made the announcement for the same. The holiday is in accordance with the UAE Cabinet decision on approved official holidays for government and private sectors.
UAE residents are in for multiple long breaks next year, including a six-day break.
According to a post shared by the government, the following is the full list of holidays for next year:
- Gregorian New Year: January 1
- Eid Al Fitr: Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3
- Arafah Day: Dhul Hijjah 9
- Eid Al Adha: Dhul Hijjah 10-12
- Hijri New Year: July 21
- Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday: September 29
- UAE National Day: December 2-3
Some of the holidays mentioned in the list are based on the Hijri Islamic calendar. Their corresponding Gregorian dates will depend on moonsighting.
