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December is just around the corner, and the UAE celebrates the start of the month with Eid Al Etihad (previously known as Union Day and UAE National Day). And of course, with every huge celebration comes a public holiday or two, and the UAE officials have just confirmed the news.

According to the UAE Media Office, Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3, 2024, will be a holiday for employees of ministries and federal entities. Work will resume on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) also confirmed the holiday for all private sector employees in the UAE.

What is Eid Al Etihad?

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What was National Day, and then Union Day, is now Eid Al Etihad – using the inspiring and authentic Arabic nomenclature – that truly captures the essence of what the day is about. Eid Al Etihad translates to festival (or festivities/celebration) of the Union. A stirring call to wave those UAE flags high.

Will there be fireworks for Eid Al Etihad 2024?

If you want to see the Eid Al Etihad fireworks in Dubai, you’ll be able to catch them on both Monday, December 2, and Tuesday, December 3, taking place in four locations: JBR Beach, Al Seef, Hatta, and Dubai Festival City Mall. The timings have not yet been confirmed. The fireworks at Dubai Festival City Mall will be coupled with the daily IMAGINE light and laser show, a colourful display that illuminates the waters at Festival City each evening.

You’ll also be able to see fireworks in Dubai at Global Village at 9pm every night between Friday, November 29 and Tuesday, December 3. Each week, Global Village illuminates the skies with a fireworks display on Friday and Saturday, and the National Day weekend will be no different.

Read more about Eid Al Etihad here.