UAE announces New Year holiday for federal entities
FAHR declares New Year holiday, with regular operations resuming on January 2, 2025
UAE Announces January 1, 2025, as Public Holiday for Federal Employees
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as a public holiday for all federal government employees.
Employees of federal government agencies will therefore be off on this day in observance of the New Year. Additionally, the circular stated that on Thursday, January 2, 2025, regular government functions would resume.
Additionally, in celebration of the New Year, FAHR extended its warm wishes to the leadership and residents of the UAE. The organization expressed its hopes for continued good health and prosperity for the country’s citizens and leaders in the coming year.
The announcement is part of the UAE’s annual practice of designating specific public holidays for government employees, allowing them to celebrate significant events such as the New Year while ensuring that services and operations are maintained.
The New Year holiday represents a moment to reflect on the past year and an opportunity to embrace new beginnings and aspirations for the coming year. FAHR’s message highlights the UAE’s continued commitment to its people, and we wish them success and well-being in the future.
