How many public holidays are there in the UAE each year?
14
There are 14 official public holidays in the UAE. One of the biggest public holiday events is Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. It begins the day after the sighting of the crescent moon, so the dates can only be estimated and may vary by a day or two.
What are the UAE holidays?
List of holidays
- Gregorian New Year: 1 January.
- Eid Al Fitr: From 29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal* (4 days)
- Arafah day and Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice): From 9 to 12 Dhu al Hijjah* (4 days)
- Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year): 1 Muharram – 12 August in 2021 and on 30 July in 2022.
How is public holiday calculated in UAE?
Calculations for Public Holidays Over Time Payment: OT Payment = (One Hour OT Rate * 2.5) * Total OT Hours. Example: [((Salary * 12) / 365) / 8) * 2.5] * OT Hours.
How many public holidays are there in 2020 in UAE?
List of Holidays in United Arab Emirates in 2020
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | May 24 | Eid Al Fitr |
| Monday | May 25 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Tuesday | May 26 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Thursday | Jul 30 | Afrah Day |
Is 10 AUG a public holiday?
National Day9 August 2020, SundayMonday, 10 August 2020, will be a public holiday if your rest day falls on 9 August 2020. National Day9 August 2021, MondaySaturday, 21 August 2021 is not a public holiday. Labour Day1 May 2022, SundayMonday, 2 May 2022, will be a public holiday if your rest day falls on 1 May 2022.
What if a public holiday falls on your day off UAE?
When a public holiday falls on the weekend (or any other non-working day) an employee is not entitled to compensation or time off in lieu. In practice, some companies do offer time off in lieu where a public holidays falls on the weekend but this is entirely discretionary.
How do public holidays work?
Employees get a paid day off on public holidays if it’s an otherwise working day for them. An otherwise working day is a day that an employee would have been working had the day not been a public holiday. If they work on a public holiday they’re paid time and a half, and may get an alternative day off.