Public Holidays for UAE National Day 2017 Announced
- UAE has announced holidays for public sector workers to mark the 46th National Day and Commemoration Day
- Public holidays to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Martyrdom Day and UAE National Day will be from 30th November 30 until 3rd December
- Work will resume for federal government employees on Monday, 4th December
- Ahead of the festivities, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation extended greetings to the rulers of UAE
- UAE National Day falls on 2nd December every year, following the union of 6 of UAE’s 7 emirates on the same day in 1971
- Commemoration Day or Martyrs’ Day is observed in UAE on 30th November, in recognition of the sacrifices and dedication of Emirati martyrs
- UAE will mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad from the evening of 30th November to the evening of 1st December 2017
- National Day in UAE is one of the major holidays and is celebrated on a big scale, with parades, decorations, fireworks and more fun activities
- Public holidays in UAE are usually combined with the weekend to make them longer
