Sharjah Announces 4-Day Weekend Holiday
Public sector workers in Sharjah are looking forward to a four-day weekend after the Government announced dates for a holiday for staff this month.
The holiday is to mark the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).
The emirate’s Human Resources Department has announced that Thursday, September 28 will be a holiday for Government departments, institutions and bodies.
These organisations already have a three-day weekend, with Friday to Sunday being a regular day off.
Accordingly, employees will have a four-day weekend, with work resuming on Monday, October 2.
Department heads and directors of relevant departments were informed of the decision via a government circular.
Elsewhere, the UAE has announced a holiday for private sector employees.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that Friday, September 29, 2023 (1445 AH) will be a paid public holiday for private sector employees to mark the Prophet’s birthday.
This came in a circular issued by MoHRE, which aligns with the Cabinet Resolution regarding the approved public holidays for the public and private sectors in 2023.
