The next holiday in the UAE is just around the corner as the country prepares to mark both Commemoration Day, an annual event to remember those who lost their lives in the line of service, and <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2022/11/15/uae-national-day-fireworks-2022/" target="_blank">National Day</a>. Commemoration Day officially falls on <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/government/commemoration-day-uae-leaders-pay-tribute-to-the-nation-s-heroes-1.1119789">November 30</a>, but it has been marked with a public holiday on the following day in recent years - and that is being repeated this year. <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/government/2022/11/18/national-day-holiday-announced-for-private-sector/" target="_blank">Private sector holidays for National Day</a> were confirmed on Friday, and <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2022/11/17/uae-announces-51st-national-day-holidays/" target="_blank">public sector holidays</a> were confirmed on Thursday. Employees in the public and private sectors will get a long weekend at the beginning of December. Thursday, December 1, will be an official holiday to mark Commemoration Day, followed by National Day, on December 2. These fall on a Friday and Saturday this year, and with Sunday off, employees will be back to work on Monday, December 5. The official announcement on National Day holidays was made on Thursday. Commemoration Day and National Day in December will be the last potential long weekend off. Commemoration Day is held every year to recognise the dedication and sacrifices of the UAE’s military and civilian service people, and to honour those who lost their lives while serving the country. In 2023, the first public holiday is likely to be in April for Eid Al Fitr, when residents can expect a four-day weekend.
