The National reports separate UAE National Day dates for federal and private workers

The National says the UAE labour ministry announced paid leave for private-sector workers on December 2 and 3. Its earlier report gave federal employees leave from December 2 through December 4, with government offices reopening on December 7.

By Editorial Team · Published 13 Nov 2026 08:02 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026 14:06 UTC

Source published: 13 Nov 2026 07:51 UTC

Urgency: Context · Evidence: Attributed claim

What the sources establish

The National attributes the private-sector dates to the labour ministry. They match the standing government calendar. Its earlier report gives the additional federal day and reopening date. The event time remains the first report’s publication minute and the marker represents the UAE.

Evidence last checked: 13 Nov 2026 14:05 UTC.

Corrections and updates

November 13 update adds the reported private-sector dates alongside the earlier federal schedule.

13 Nov 2026 08:02 UTC — First published with source attribution and a representative map marker.

13 Nov 2026 14:05 UTC — Added the private-sector holiday announcement to the same National Day record.

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Sources

The National Ownership / affiliation unverified
local report of the labour ministry’s private-sector holiday announcement
The National Ownership / affiliation unverified
local report attributing the holiday announcement to federal authorities
UAE Government Portal Ownership / affiliation unverified
official standing holiday calendar; does not confirm an additional day for 2026

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