Hyderabad, Nov. 13 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a two-day paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the country's 55th National Day, known as Eid Al Etihad, in December 2026.

In a post on X on Friday, November 13, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) said Wednesday, December 2, and Thursday, December 3, would be paid public holidays for all employees working in private sector establishments across the country.

Separately, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced a three-day holiday for employees of federal ministries and entities, from Wednesday, December 2, to Friday, December 4.

Work in federal government entities will resume on Monday, December 7, fo...