This Is The Official List For Public Holidays For 2019 AND 2020
Calendars out: the Federal Government has just released the official holiday days for 2019 and 2020.
The following listings mark the holidays for both public and private sectors following the announcement in March which means all sectors can look forward to the same holidays.
There are 14 public holidays in total this year
الهيئة الاتحادية للموارد البشرية الحكومية تعمم العطلات الرسمية للقطاعين العام والخاص في 2019-2020 بالاستناد إلى قرار مجلس الوزراء الخاص باعتماد العطلات الرسمية للعاملين في الدولة. pic.twitter.com/lwxfXrBMoI
— FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) April 22, 2019
In 2020 similar to this year, there will be no holiday for Israa Wal Miraj, however the private sector will enjoy extra official days for Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha.
The remaining holidays for 2019
Eid Al Fitr – no. of days TBC
Arafah Day – 1 day
Eid Al Adha – 3 days
Hijri New Year – 1 day
Commemoration Day – 1 day
National Day – 2 days
The 2020 holidays are as follows
New Year- 1 day
Eid Al Fitr- no. of days TBC
Arafah Day – 1 day
Eid Al Adha – 3 days
Hijri New Year – 1 day
Commemoration Day – 1 day
National Day – 2 days