Sharjah Government Announces Islamic New Year Holiday Dates for Public Sector Employees

The Sharjah Government’s Department of Human Resources has officially declared the dates for the Islamic New Year holiday for public sector employees. According to the announcement, the Hijri New Year holiday will take place on Thursday, 20 July.

In order to provide employees with an extended weekend, Sharjah government departments have adopted a three-day weekend policy since January 2022, granting Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays off. With the Hijri New Year falling on a Thursday, employees will enjoy an extended break from 20 to 23 July. Regular working hours will resume on Monday, 24 July.

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has previously issued a circular to all UAE ministries and federal departments regarding the 1445 Hijri holiday. According to the Islamic calendar, this holiday occurs on the first day of Muharram.

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Furthermore, on Friday, 21 July, employees working in the federal government will have a day off to commemorate the Hijri New Year.

This decision aligns with the Cabinet’s Resolution on official holidays for the government and private sectors in the country for 2023.