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UAQ Extends New Year 2020 Holiday

Umm Al Quwain has announced a two-day break for New Year 2020. Government and private offices of the emirates will remain closed on January 1 and 2.

In a circular issued by the UAQ government on Sunday, January 1 and 2 2020 were declared holidays for the government sector. Combining it with the weekend, residents of the emirate will be enjoy a four-day break. Work will resume on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

The federal government has announced a one-day break on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Offices will resume on Thursday, January 2.

The next public holiday will be in May 2020 for Eid Al Fitr. The break could be four to five days long depending on the lunar month of Ramadan.

Other listed UAE holidays for 2020 are:
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