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UAE Public Holidays: UAE offers three-day weekend for Islamic New Year for students, private sector and government employees | World News

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UAE Public Holidays: UAE offers three-day weekend for Islamic New Year for students, private sector and government employees | World News

A holiday was announced for the UAE on June 15, with millions enjoying a 3-day weekend/Photo: File Residents across the UAE will once again enjoy a public holiday this month after authorities confirmed that Monday, June 15, 2026, will become an official holiday to mark the Islamic New Year, also known as Muharram. The announcement, … Read more

UAE announces Islamic New Year public holiday, three-day weekend for employees | World News

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UAE announces Islamic New Year public holiday, three-day weekend for employees | World News

UAE announces public holidays for Islamic New Year 2026/Photo: Getty Images The United Arab Emirates has declared Monday, June 15, a public holiday for government employees and private sector workers to commemorate the Hijri New Year 1448.The announcement was made by the Federal Government’s Human Resources Management Authority and the Ministry of Human Resources and … Read more