Holidays for National Day, Commemoration Day announced

Authorities in the UAE have officially announced the holidays for Commemoration Day and the 50th National Day.

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources tweeted on Wednesday that federal employees would enjoy three days off from Wednesday, December 1, to Friday, December 3.

Since Saturday, December 4, is a weekend, federal employees would have a four-day break. They will resume work from Sunday, December 5.

Meanwhile, the Emirates News Agency (Wam) tweeted on Wednesday that employees in UAE's private sector would enjoy three days off from Wednesday, December 1, to Friday, December 3.

Private employees would also have a four-day break, since Saturday, December 4, is a weekend,. They will resume work from Sunday, December 5.

UAE will be celebrating its 50th birthday this year. Even though it’s a long weekend, residents would do well to spend it in the UAE as the country is going all out to celebrate its Golden Jubilee.