The UAE has announced the official public holiday marking the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) for the private sector. Private sector employees will get a paid holiday on Friday, September 29, 2023.
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The holiday is followed by the usual Saturday-Sunday off, translating into a three-day weekend, similar to that of the public sector.
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This would be the last long weekend of the year, as National Day holidays fall on December 2 and 3 — Saturday and Sunday. Residents have enjoyed multiple long weekends in 2023, including a six-day break to mark Islamic holiday Eid Al Adha and a four-day one for Eid Al Fitr.
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