UAE National Day Holiday Could Extend to Long Weekend

The upcoming 54th UAE National Day on December 2 might offer residents an extended holiday, thanks to a flexible public holiday law that allows moving official days off to create longer weekends.

The UAE’s 54th National Day, scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, presents an exciting possibility for residents hoping to enjoy an extended break. Typically, the official days off would be December 2 and Wednesday, December 3. However, a lesser-known public holiday law could transform this into a more substantial vacation.

According to the UAE public holiday regulations, official holidays can be rearranged to provide residents with a more convenient long weekend. This means there are two potential scenarios:

• Four-Day Weekend Scenario: Monday, December 1, could be declared off, creating a four-day break (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday).
• Five-Day Weekend Possibility: There’s a chance that Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday could all be holidays.

While the most likely scenario is that the December 3 holiday will move to Monday, creating a four-day weekend, residents are eagerly anticipating the official announcement. This flexibility demonstrates the UAE’s employee-friendly approach to national celebrations.

Residents are advised to wait for official confirmations from their employers and government entities regarding the exact holiday schedule.