Will Residents Enjoy One More Long Weekend Before 2023 Ends?

UAE public and private sector employees are currently enjoying an extended weekend on the occasion of Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday. As employees get ready to resume the new workweek on Monday, October 2, this weekend may just have been the last long one for 2023.

As per the official list of holidays, the next break is for the UAE National Day, which falls on December 2 and 3. The holidays will be on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, which already form the weekend for most employees.

The UAE Commemoration Day, previously known as Martyrs’ Day, is observed annually on December 1 and in 2023, this occasion falls on a Friday. The occasion is not included in the official list of holidays for 2023. However, the UAE has previously recognised this solemn occasion and declared the Commemoration Day holiday for employees of both sectors.

The exact number of holidays will be determined by official announcements from the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). So, while the anticipation for a possible long weekend is high, residents will have to patiently wait before making any plans.

During the National Day festivities, the UAE lights up with dazzling fireworks, spectacular celebrations, and a plethora of exciting events, promising a memorable and vibrant end to the year.