United Arab Emirates (UAE) Public Holidays 2016 and 2017

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
			Written by Farhan Zaheer
			The country officially observes the following public holidays: Hinji, the official state New Year; Gregorian New Year; Eid Al Fitr, a two day celebration signifying the end of Ramadan; Eid Al Adha and Waqf, a three day holiday; Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday; Isru and Al Miraj and National Day. All workers in the country are entitled to these paid public holidays.
			Labour Laws in the United Arab Emirates
			The labour laws in the United Arab Emirates are regulated by the Labour Ministry, which are applicable to all employees working in the country, regardless of whether in the private or public sectors. Although UAE labour laws strictly prohibit the formation of trade unions, employment contracts are honored.
			In the UAE, minimum wages are not officially established, but are outlined in employment contracts. The maximum allowed working time is eight hours per day, for a total of 48 hours per week. In some sectors including the hospitality industry, workers may be required to work nine hours per day. Overtime compensation is typically paid at a rate of not less than 25 percent above the normal pay scale. If an employee is required to work extra hours between 9:00 pm and 4:00 am, he or she will be compensated at not less than 50 percent in addition to normal wages. In the event an employee is required to work on a holiday, an extra day may be taken in lieu of compensation, or may choose to be paid an additional 50 percent above normal wages. Labour laws state that employees may not work overtime in excess of two hours per day.
			Employees in the UAE are entitled to an accrual of two days leave for each month of employment after six consecutive months. After one year, workers earn a minimum of 30 days of paid annual leave. If an employee is required to work during the annual leave period, compensation includes normal wages in addition to a leave allowance, the amount which is typically specified in the employment contract.
			Public Holidays 2016
			Date	Day	Holiday
			1-Jan	Fri	New Year's Day
			5-May	Thu	The Prophet's Ascension
			6-Jun	Tue	Beginning of Ramadan *
			6-Jul	Wed	Eid Al Fitr *
			7-Jul	Thu	Eid Al Fitr *
			10-Sep	Sat	Arafat (Haj) Day *
			11-Sep	Sun	Eid Al Adha /
			Feast of Sacrifice *
			12-Sep	Mon	Eid Al Adha /
			Feast of Sacrifice *
			2-Oct	Sun	Islamic New Year *
			30-Nov	Wed	Martyr's Day
			2-Dec	Fri	UAE National Day
			11-Dec	Sun	The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday *
			* Subject to changes.
			Public Holidays 2017
			Date	Day	Holiday
			1-Jan	Sun	New Year's Day
			24-Apr	Mon	The Prophet's Ascension
			25-Jun	Sun	Eid Al Fitr *
			26-Jun	Mon	Eid Al Fitr *
			27-Jun	Tue	Eid Al Fitr *
			31-Aug	Thu	Arafat (Haj) Day *
			1-Sep	Fri	Eid Al Adha /
			Feast of Sacrifice *
			2-Sep	Sat	Eid Al Adha /
			Feast of Sacrifice *
			21-Sep	Thu	Islamic New Year *
			30-Nov	Thu	Martyr's Day
			30-Nov	Thu	The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday *
			2-Dec	Sat	UAE National Day

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