The Sharjah government has granted a four-day weekend to its employees for the New Year celebration. The Department of Human Resources has officially declared January 1, 2024, as a holiday for all government departments and institutions in Sharjah.
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Government sector employees can enjoy an extended break, with work resuming on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
This decision aligns with the federal government’s declaration of January 1 as a public holiday, providing a three-day weekend for employees across the country.
Additionally, the Dubai authority has also designated January 1, 2024, as a paid holiday for its government sector, allowing employees to fully partake in New Year celebrations.