New Year's Day will be a public holiday in Dubai

The Federal Human Resources Authority in the Government of the United Arab Emirates has announced that New Year's Day, January 1, will be recognized as a public holiday in the public sector. This means that all government offices and institutions in Dubai will be closed.

This decision is part of the annual schedule of holidays and days off that the UAE government publishes in advance to facilitate planning for both institutions and residents. The public holiday will be officially adopted and implemented in all public sector entities, ensuring that employees can start the new year in a peaceful atmosphere.