The UAE's Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced the New Year’s Day holiday for employees of federal entities.
The holiday will fall on Thursday, January 1, 2026, while Friday, January 2, will be a remote-work day for federal government staff, except for roles that require on-site presence.
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announces the New Year’s Day 2026 holiday for the Federal Government
— UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) December 11, 2025
The holiday will be on Thursday 1 January 2026 .. while Friday, 2 January 2026, will be a remote-work day for Federal Government employees, except those whose… pic.twitter.com/w3EgN5fHp4
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