UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are preparing for the end-of-year holidays.
As the end of 2024 approaches, you are looking forward to…Peoples of Arab countriesSeveral remaining public holidays give public and private sector workers continuous rest and vacation periods.
These holidays are opportunities for recreation, spending time with family, or travel, and vary in significance from religious to national.
United Arab Emirates
In the UAE, there are two major holidays left before the end of the year, which are:
Prophet’s Birthday: Expected to be on September 15, 2024 (Sunday).
UAE National Day: Emiratis celebrate National Day on 2nd and 3rd December 2024 (Monday and Tuesday), with nationwide celebrations and a holiday. Paid.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, there are two main holidays left in the year:
Prophet’s Birthday: Expected to be on September 15, 2024 (Sunday).
Saudi National Day: It falls on September 23, 2024 (Monday), and is one of the most important national occasions that Saudis celebrate with pride and honor.
Arab Republic of Egypt
In Egypt, there are two official holidays remaining in 2024, which are:
Prophet’s Birthday: Expected to be on September 15, 2024 (Sunday).
Armed Forces Day (October 6): Egyptians celebrate their victory in the October War, and October 6, 2024 (Sunday) is an official holiday.