The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced January 1, 2021 as an official paid vacation for employees both in the private and public sectors.
The announcement was made in a circular issued by Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
Earlier in December, the UAE Cabinet has officially announced the approved holidays for the public and private sector for 2021 and 2022.
Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE Cabinet approved the holidays for the next two years.
Here’s the official list of holidays:
Holidays for 2021
January 1: New Year’s Day
29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal (May 11 to 15, depending on moon sighting committee): Eid Al Fitr
9 Zul Hijjah (July 19, depending on moon sighting committee): Arafat Day
10,11,12 Zul Hijjah (July 20, 21 and 22, depending on moon sighting committee): Eid Al Adha
August 12: Islamic New Year
October 21: Prophet Mohammed’s birthday
December 1: Commemoration Day
December 2 and 3: UAE National Day
Holidays for 2022:
January 1: New Year
29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal (April 30 to May 4, depending on moon sighting committee): Eid Al Fitr
9 Zul Hijjah (July 8, depending on moon sighting committee): Arafah Day
10,11,12 Zul Hijjah (July 9, 10 and 11, depending on moon sighting committee): Eid Al Adha
July 30: Islamic New Year
October 8: Prophet Mohammed’s birthday
December 1: Commemoration Day
December 2 and 3: UAE National Day
