Eid holidays announced for UAE private sector

Thursday, 23 July 2020 15:28

The UAE has announced Eid Al Adha holidays for employees in the private sector.

According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the holidays will run from Thursday, July 30 (9 Dhu al-Hijjah) to Sunday, August 2 (12 Dhu al-Hijjah).

Work will resume on Monday, August 3.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that from 9 to 12 Dhu al-Hijjah 1441, will be paid holidays for all employees working in the private sector, on the occasion of Arafat day and Eid Al Adha. #holiday #privatesector pic.twitter.com/Fm7e3PWJQF
— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) July 23, 2020

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