{"id":1212,"date":"2020-12-20T16:50:43","date_gmt":"2020-12-20T12:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=38971"},"modified":"2020-12-20T16:50:43","modified_gmt":"2020-12-20T12:50:43","slug":"public-holidays-announced-uae-expats-to-have-5-long-breaks-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/muscat\/en\/public-holidays-announced-uae-expats-to-have-5-long-breaks-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"NO Extra New Year’s Holiday But UAE Expats To Have 5 Long Breaks In 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
We have some good news… and some not so good news.<\/p>\n
So under the direction of H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE Cabinet has announced the public holidays for 2021 and 2022.<\/p>\n
And starting off with the bitter news first, UAE peeps will NOT receive an extra day off for New Year’s as Jan 1, 2021, falls on a Friday… *scowling at my screen as I’m typing this out*<\/em>.<\/p>\n 1. May 11- 15 Eid Al Fitr:<\/strong> 2. July 19 – 22 Eid Al Adha:<\/strong> 3. August 12 -14 Hijri New Year:<\/strong> 4. October 21 -23 birth of Prophet Muhammad:<\/strong> 5. December 1 – 4 Commemoration Day + National Day:<\/strong> <\/p>\n #UAE<\/a> announces holidays for public, private sector for 2021-2022.#UAE_BARQ_EN<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vq7Aoy2RGQ<\/a><\/p>\n — UAE BARQ (@UAE_BARQ_EN) December 19, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Those who fail to comply with the country\u2019s strict COVID-19 regulations will be subject to face a penalty of AED3,000.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lovin Daily: Dubai Metro Platforms Will No Longer Have Names But Just Numbers https:\/\/t.co\/NLfli4MGdL<\/a><\/p>\n — Lovin Dubai | \u0644\u0648\u06a4\u0646 \u062f\u0628\u064a (@lovindubai) December 20, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nBUT! But, long public holidays in the coming year will range from 3 to 6 days! So that’s something to look forward to:<\/h2>\n
\nThe Eid Al Fitr break is likely to be observed from Tuesday, May 11, to Saturday, May 15, subject to moon sighting<\/p>\n
\nThe Eid Al Adha break will likely take place from Monday, July 19, to Thursday, July 22, followed by the two-day weekend<\/p>\n
\nResidents will enjoy a 3-day long weekend on the occasion of the Islamic New year on Thursday, August 12<\/p>\n
\nThe 3-day weekend will take place from Thursday, October 21, to Saturday, October 23<\/p>\n
\nThe last break of the year 2021 will run for four days from Wednesday, December 1, to Saturday, December 4<\/p>\n\n
So plan ahead and get your office leaves booked in advance!! WOOP!<\/h2>\n
UAE authorities are reminding all visitors and residents in the country to wear their face mask when in public at ALL TIMES.<\/h2>\n
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Listen To Lovin Daily: Dubai Metro Platforms Will No Longer Have Names But Just Numbers<\/h2>\n
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