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The United Arab Emirates Government announced official holidays for the public and private sectors for the years 2019. The Cabinet granted equal leaves (14 days) sectors. This decision aims to achieve a balance between the two sectors in the number of official holidays they are entitled to.
Commemoration Day, previously known as Martyrs' Day (Arabic: يوم الشهيد yawm ash-shahiid), is a national holiday in the United Arab Emirates recognizing the sacrifices and dedication of Emirati martyrs who have given their life in the field of civil, military and humanitarian service.
23 September – The United Arab Emirates becomes the second country after India to be designated as a "major defense partner" by the United States. [19] 24 September – Four soldiers are killed and nine injured after an accident while transporting ammunition in the UAE. [20] [21]
It is generally a two day holiday, with December 3 (the day after National Day) also being a observed as a public holiday. [11] Air shows are conducted while military processions are held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre for the rulers of the Emirates, members of the Federal National Council, and Emirati citizens. [12]
Public holidays in the United Arab Emirates; C. Commemoration Day; N. National Day (United Arab Emirates) ... This page was last edited on 8 March 2024, at 20:49 (UTC).
Major holidays in the United Arab Emirates include Eid al Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, and National Day (2 December), which marks the formation of the United Arab Emirates. [320] Emirati males prefer to wear a kandura , an ankle-length white tunic woven from wool or cotton, and Emirati women wear an abaya , a black over-garment that ...
In several emirates, restaurants used to be closed during Ramadan but restrictions have been relaxed. For instance, in Dubai, screens and curtains used to be required to serve food out of public view. Since 2021, restaurants, cafes and bars can remain open and serve food publicly. [33] In Abu Dhabi restaurants also remain open. [34]
2 Holidays. 3 References. ... Events in the year 2025 in the United Arab Emirates. Incumbents. Photo Post ... This page was last edited on 30 December 2024, ...