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UAE Announces Official Paid Holiday Dates for Private and Public Sectors Marking Fifty-Fifth National Day

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that Wednesday and Thursday, December 2 and 3, 2026, will be official paid holidays for private sector employees across the United Arab Emirates, providing an extended weekend to celebrate the fifty-fifth Union Day.
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