UAE’s 50th holidays are over and we’re sure you’re eagerly waiting for the next long break. Well, in that case here’s some good news. The next long weekend in the UAE is just one week away. January 1, which is a Saturday, will be a holiday for all employees in UAE. The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources confirmed that both the public and private sector will start work on Monday based on the new weekend off system of the federal sector.
Saturday January 1st, 2022, will be an official paid holiday for all private sectors workers, on the occasion of New Year, as per the UAE Cabinet’s decision regarding official holidays. #UAE #NewYearOfficialHoliday pic.twitter.com/t2gAfqlbON
— MOHRE_UAE وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) December 19, 2021
UAE Enjoyed Many Long Weekends In 2021
This year, Hijri New Year was shifted to Thursday, 12 August. And that means UAE residents enjoyed a long weekend. Hijri New Year marks 1,442 years since the migration of Prophet Mohammad and his companions from Makkah to Madinah. The first year in the Islamic calendar, Hijri 1, corresponds to the year 622AD.
The Hijri calendar is based on the lunar year, in which months are 29 or 30 days. This depends on when the waxing crescent moon is sighted after the new moon.
Next up, UAE enjoyed a long weekend on October 21, marking the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed. Besides, Commemoration Day and National Day fell on Wednesday, December 1, Thursday 2, and Friday 3.
