The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources in the United Arab Emirates announced today, Friday, November 13, 2026, the official holiday dates to mark the 55th anniversary of the Union. It has been decided that work will be suspended in ministries and federal entities for three days, starting from Wednesday, December 2, through Friday, December 4.
The Authority clarified, in accordance with the directives issued in this regard, that employees covered by the decision will resume their official duties on Monday, December 7, 2026, following the conclusion of the official holiday and the weekend, allowing for a continuous break of five days.
This announcement comes as part of national preparations to commemorate the founding of the United Arab Emirates on December 2, 1971, an occasion that reflects on the journey of the Union and the economic, developmental, and institutional transformations the country has witnessed over the past fifty-five years.
The current announcement is limited to employees in ministries and federal government entities and does not include independent arrangements for the private sector, which are subject to announcements by the competent authorities and regulations governing official holidays.
In conjunction with the announcement of the dates, the Authority extended its congratulations to the UAE leadership, the government, citizens, and residents on the occasion of the 55th Union Day, which represents one of the most prominent national occasions in the country.
On the occasion of the 55th Union Day of the United Arab Emirates, we extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to the wise UAE leadership, the government, and the entire brotherly Emirati people.
We pray to the Almighty to bestow upon the United Arab Emirates continued security, stability, and prosperity, and that its journey of achievements, progress, and welfare may continue under its wise leadership.
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