This date marks the start of the Islamic new year (1444H). The official public holidays for these dates has been listed as running from Thursday, December 1, till Sunday, December 4. Saturday, July 30, will be an official paid holiday for all public sector employees in the emirate of Dubai. This will be marked on the occasion of Commemoration Day on November 30 and the UAE National Day on December 2. The upcoming new year will be referred to as Hijri 1443 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or the year of the Hijra). No need to fret though! The UAE still has one last official long weekend coming up. October 8 is also a Saturday, so only some residents will be able to enjoy the extra day off. The next public holiday will fall on October 8 for the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). (PBUH) birthday, which will fall on 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, corresponding to either October 28. It is a lunar rather than a solar calendar, and therefore. The first public holiday of 2020 was New Years Day on January 1 (Wednesday). However, for many others who work on Saturdays - this will be good news. The Islamic calendar therefore begins in the year 622 C.E., and is known as the Hijri calendar. While all Islamic dates are subject to the sighting of the moon, according to the official UAE public holidays calendar, residents are set to get July 30 off for the Hijri New Year.įor many who observe regular weekends, July 30 - which falls on a Saturday - will already be a day off.
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