UAE announces January 1 as holiday for public sector employees

UAE announces January 1 as holiday for public sect...

The UAE has announced that Thursday, January 1, 2026, will be a public holiday for federal employees to celebrate New Year’s Day. Friday, January 2, will be a remote work day for staff who can work from home, while employees required on-site will continue their duties as usual. The schedule has been shared across all federal entities.