The UAE has announced holiday dates for federal government employees to mark the UAE’s National Day, giving these employees three days off. However, in an update, authorities also announced that private sector workers will now also have a three day weekend.

The UAE Cabinet approved the Union Day holiday for the federal government from 2 to 4 December 2023. It also announced that public sector employees can work remotely on Friday, December 1, 2023, other than the jobs where the physical presence is in the office.

The UAE National Day, also known as Union Day, marks the official unification of the emirates in 1971.

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