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Eid Al Fitr holiday announced for private sector

Monday, 23 February 2026

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that Thursday, 19 March 2026 to Saturday, 21 March 2026, will be a paid holiday for all private sector employees across the country on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.

The Ministry further clarified that if the month of Ramadan concludes in the 30th day, the holiday will be extended to Sunday, 22 March 2026.

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