The UAE has declared Monday, June 15, as a holiday for the public and private sector on the occasion of the Islamic New Year.
The announcement was made the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) on social media platform X.
The authority added that work will resume on Tuesday, June 16.
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation have announced that Monday, 15 June 2026, will be an official holiday for federal government entities and private sector establishments on the occasion of the Hijri New Year… pic.twitter.com/1cxK76y1Oi
— UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) June 3, 2026
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