The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has declared Monday, 1st January 2024, as the New Year holiday for federal government entities.
A circular issued by FAHR on Thursday added that work will resume on Tuesday, 2nd January.
The Authority congratulated the UAE's leadership and its people on this occasion.
A paid holiday for private sector
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) has announced on X platform on Thursday that Monday, 1 January 2024, will be a paid holiday for all private sector employees in the UAE on account of the New Year.
The Ministry wished all a year filled with happiness and success.