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Dubai announces New Year

holiday for public sector

employees

Picture used for illustrative purposes.

The Dubai Government Human Resources (DGHR) Department has announced 1st
January 2025, (Wednesday), as an official holiday for Dubai government departments
for the occasion of New Year’s Day.

Official work will resume as usual on 2nd January 2025 (Thursday).

Entities, departments and institutions operating on shift systems or those involved in
public services, or management of public facilities are exempted from this holiday.

These entities are authorised to determine the working hours for their staff based on
operational requirements to ensure smooth functioning of public services and facilities
during the holiday.

The Department extended its heartfelt wishes to the leadership, government, and
people of the UAE, as well as its residents, wishing everybody a blessed and
prosperous New Year.

WAM

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