UAE private sector employees get a day off on 1 January 2025, with a paid holiday!
Great news for UAE private sector workers – the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation has officially announced that Wednesday, 1 January 2025, will be a paid holiday for all private sector employees!
That means you can kick back and relax, enjoy the celebrations, and sleep in without the worry of work.
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Work will resume on Thursday 2 January, following the New Year’s public holiday.
Whether you plan to spend the day with loved ones or enjoy some well-earned downtime, this holiday comes as a welcome relief.
The announcement comes after the UAE Cabinet confirmed the holidays for both public and private sector employees in 2025.
Here’s a look at the other key holidays you can look forward to in the coming year:
- New Year’s Day: 1 January 2025
- Eid Al Fitr: 31 March – 2 April 2025
- Arafat Day: 30 May 30 2025
- Eid Al Adha: 31 May– 2 June 2025
- Islamic New Year: 27 June 2025
- The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday: 1September 2025
- National Day: 2-3 December 2025
While some dates are confirmed, others will depend on moon sightings.
But for now, enjoy the upcoming holiday, recharge, and get ready to start the new year fresh!
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