UAE residents to enjoy four-day weekend

In December 2024, working residents of the United Arab Emirates can look forward to a four-day weekend – the last in 2024.

The weekend will be granted in conjunction with a public holiday – the UAE’s 53rd National Day. A total of 14 public and religious holidays were celebrated in the UAE this year.

UAE National Day this year will fall on Monday, 2 December and Tuesday, 3 December. Thus, those who rest on Saturday and Sunday will get four consecutive days off.

As is known, on 2 December 1971, the rulers of the six emirates, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Ajman, signed a union agreement to create a single state. This important day is a public holiday and is celebrated with various events and festivities across the country.

Entertainment shows are organised in all emirates on the occasion. Streets, buildings, city parks and cars all over the country are decorated with balloons and flags. One of the main traditions of the holiday is the flag-raising ceremony.

The dates of the holidays are announced in advance so that people can plan their travels. In addition to time off on public holidays, working UAE residents are also entitled to a 24-day paid holiday every year.

Source: Arabian Business