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Time to pack your vacation bags: UAE declares national holidays for 2019-2020
It’s time to plan for your next vacations. The United Arab Emirates cabinet approved the list of national holidays for both public and private sectors in 2019-20 on Wednesday.
The UAE Cabinet approves the national holidays for public and private sector in 2019-2020. #UAEGov pic.twitter.com/f99wEFMCud
— UAEGov (@uaegov) October 31, 2019
For the remaining of 2019, these are the declared holidays for UAE residents:
List of UAE holidays for 2019:
The Prophet’s Birthday: November 9
Commemoration day: December 1
National Day: December 2-3
List of UAE holidays for 2020 are:
New Year: January 1
Eid Al Fitr: Ramadan 29-Shawwal 3
Arafat Day: Dhu al Hijjah 9
Eid Al Adha: Dhu al Hijjah 10-12
Islamic New Year: August 23
Birthday of the Prophet (PBUH): October 29
Commemoration Day: December 1
National Day: December 2-3
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