Federal staff get three-day Eid Al Etihad break in 2026
The official holiday will run from Wednesday, December 2, to Friday, December 4, 2026. Federal government employees will return to work on Monday, December 7.
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The UAE government has announced a three-day public holiday for federal government employees to celebrate the country's 55th Eid Al Etihad. The official holiday will run from Wednesday, December 2, to Friday, December 4, 2026. When combined with the regular Saturday-Sunday weekend, employees will enjoy a five-day break. Federal government employees will return to work on Monday, December 7. The five-day break will coincide with nationwide celebrations commemorating the founding of the UAE on December 2, 1971. Eid Al Etihad marks the UAE's unity, national identity and achievements, while honouring the vision of its founding fathers.
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Reported by: Gulf News 13 Nov 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
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