ARN News Centre

New Year holiday confirmed for private sector

Thursday, 21 December 2023 14:33

By ARN News Staff

Monday, January 1, 2024 will be a paid holiday for all private sector employees in the UAE.

The announcement was made by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announces that Monday, 1 January 2024, will be New Year’s Day paid holiday for all private sector employees in UAE.

We wish you all a year filled with happiness & success!#MoHRE #UAE
— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) December 21, 2023

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources had earlier declared January 1 a day off for the public sector, with work resuming on Tuesday, January 2.

More from UAE

Dubai's RTA announces service timings over New Year

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the operating hours for its services during the New Year holiday.
Dubai brings down AED641 million money-laundering networks

Dubai authorities, in collaboration with key federal authorities, have successfully broken up two major international networks conducting money-laundering operations worth a total of AED641 million.
Dubai announces New Year holiday for public sector

The Dubai Government Human Resources (DGHR) Department has announced January 1 2025, (Wednesday), as an official holiday for Dubai government departments on the occasion of New Year’s Day.
RTA extends some Dubai Metro stations' operating hours

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the extension of the operating hours of the Dubai Metro between the Centrpoint and GGICO stations from December 28 to 30.