New Delhi: The UAE is set to make 2026 more exciting with a new law that allows certain public holidays to be transferred to the start or end of the week. This change aims to create longer, continuous breaks, giving residents more time to relax and spend with family and friends. The year kicks off with a public holiday on January 1, 2026, which might be officially transferred to January 2, making a three-day weekend for a cheerful start.

In 2026, UAE residents can look forward to two guaranteed extended weekends and a six-day break during key religious festivals like Eid Al Adha. The law enables holidays that fall mid-week to be shifted, allowing for a long weekend without splitting up the workweek. Eid Al Fitr, Arafah Day, Hijri New Year, and Prophet’s Birthday are among the holidays in

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