Home GCC UAE UAE government workers get four-day weekend for New Year A shorter break is expected for private sector workers by Staff Writer December 12, 2017 UAE government workers at federal ministries and related entities will receive a four-day weekend to mark New Year 2018. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources confirmed the news in a circular issued on Tuesday, according to state news agency WAM. The affected workers will have Sunday, December 31, and Monday, January 1, off for the holiday, meaning a four-day weekend including the previous Friday and Saturday. Work will resume on Tuesday, January 2 No dates have been announced for private sector workers but January 1 is generally considered a national holiday. Read: Photos, videos: Dubai rings in New Year with firework displays 0 Comments