UAE :: Public holidays

Employees in UAE are entitled to the following public holidays: Hijra New Year 1 day Christian New Year 1 day Eid Al Fitr 2 days Waqfa day 3 days Birthday of the Prophet 1 day Ascension day 1 day National day 1 day If an employee works on a public holiday they will be compensated with time off in lieu as well as a 50% increase in wage for the public holiday day worked …

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