The Burj Khalifa lights up in the colors of the national flag for UAE National Day. ARCHIVE

Private and public sector workers in the UAE will have a three-day public holiday from December 2 to 4 on occasion of UAE National Day. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said that December 2, 3 and 4 (Saturday to Monday) will be a paid public holiday for private sector workers across the UAE. Work will resume on Tuesday (December 5). Public sector workers will also have a paid public holiday on these dates. It will be the final holiday of the year. The next public holiday will be in 2024, for the January 1 new year. This falls on a Monday, which means residents will enjoy a three-day weekend. ICA/Expat Media
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