Resolution pertaining to public holidays in Dubai
by Public Holiday News
On Tuesday, Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, issued Executive Council Resolution No. 14 of 2018 pertaining to the announcement of official holidays in Dubai.
Pursuant to the resolution, Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) is the only entity authorised to announce Dubai Government’s official holidays according to the announcements issued by federal authorities. In its announcements, DGHR will specify the dates and duration of official holidays.
The DGHR director-general is authorised to issue the bylaws required to implement this resolution. This Resolution annuls any other legislation that contradicts or challenges its articles.
The resolution is valid from the date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.
National holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2018
| Weekday | Date | Holiday | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | New Year's Day | ||
| Saturday | Hijri New Year's Day | ||
| Thursday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Public sector only | |
| Friday | Eid Al Fitr | End of Ramadan | |
| Saturday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | ||
| Sunday | Eid Al Fitr | Public sector | |
| Sunday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | Public sector | |
| Monday | Day of Arafah | ||
| Tuesday | Eid Al Adha | Feast of the Sacrifice | |
| Wednesday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | ||
| Thursday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | ||
| Thursday | Hijri New Year Holiday | Hijri New Year | |
| Sunday | Prophet Muhammad’s birthday | ||
| Friday | Martyrs' Day | ||
| Sunday | National Day | ||
| Monday | National Day Holiday |