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9-Day Eid Break Announced for UAE Government Workers

In a joyous announcement for public sector employees, the UAE government has revealed that a week-long holiday will commence on Monday, April 8, 2024. This break allows federal government employees to revel in the celebrations until Sunday, April 14, 2024, with work resuming on Monday, April 15, 2024. The timing means that, factoring in the standard weekend days of Saturday and Sunday, federal government workers are set for an extended nine-day holiday to mark Eid Al Fitr, celebrating the conclusion of Ramadan’s month-long fast.

The holiday period kickstarts on April 8, independent of the moon’s visibility. The Islamic calendar, which relies on lunar sightings, typically dictates that Ramadan spans either 29 or 30 days. Eid Al Fitr is observed on the first day of Shawwal, the month that follows Ramadan, commemorating the end of fasting with grand festivities.

As the final days of Ramadan near, anticipation soars throughout the UAE, with residents and public service workers alike preparing for the longest public holiday announcement of the year. This period offers a splendid time for personal reflection, community gatherings, and enjoying the festive atmosphere that envelops the nation.