Great News! UAE announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for private and public sectors. Here’s the scoop on the Eid Al Fitr break for private and public sector employees in the UAE:
Eid Al Fitr Holidays 2024 For Private Sectors
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) confirmed a paid holiday for everyone in the private sector.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that Monday, 29 Ramadan (8 April 2024) to 3 Shawwal (or what is equivalent to it in Gregorian calendar) will be a paid holiday for all employees in the private sector across the UAE on the occasion of Eid Al…
— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) April 1, 2024
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When will the break start?
It kicks off on Monday, April 8th (which falls on Ramadan 29 according to the Islamic calendar).
When is Eid Al Fitr 2024?
That depends on when the moon is sighted!
If Ramadan lasts 30 days (most likely):
The break will extend until Friday, April 12th (Shawwal 3). Adding in the weekend before and after, this means a whopping nine days off!
If Ramadan lasts 29 days (less likely):
The break will end on Thursday, April 11th. Including the weekend before, that’s still a nice six days off.
Eid Al Fitr Holidays 2024 For Public Sectors
Exciting news for UAE government employees! The official dates for the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday have been revealed, and it’s a generous one. Public sector workers will enjoy a week-long paid break starting Monday, April 8th, 2024, and lasting all the way until Sunday, April 14th. With the regular weekend included, this translates to a relaxing nine-day holiday.
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Why the Moon Matters For Eid?
The Islamic holiday of Eid Al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. Although the official dates haven’t been declared, astronomers predict Eid Al Fitr will fall on either Tuesday, April 9th or Wednesday, April 10th, 2024.
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When will everyone go back to work?
Mark your calendars for Monday, April 15th, 2024.
Conclusion
This Eid Al Fitr break is a great opportunity to celebrate and relax. Typically, the UAE strives to offer equal holiday allowances for both public and private sector employees. In fact, back in 2019, the UAE cabinet officially mandated this uniformity to ensure fairness between the sectors and support the national economy.
