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- →Government·2026-06-09
UAE confirms Hijri New Year holiday on 15 June 2026
Monday, 15 June 2026 is a UAE public holiday for Hijri New Year 1448 AH. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) confirmed the holiday covers both federal government entities and private sector establishments. Work resumes Tuesday, 16 June.
- →Government·2026-05-25
UAE e-invoicing 2026: MoF extends ASP deadline to 30 October
The UAE Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for large businesses to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) under the UAE e-invoicing programme. The new deadline is 30 October 2026, extended from 31 July 2026. The mandatory implementation date of 1 January 2027 is unchanged. Businesses with annual revenue below AED 50 million have separate, later deadlines.
- →Government·2026-05-20
UAE Eid Al Adha 2026: Federal Holiday Confirmed for 25–29 May
The UAE has confirmed Eid Al Adha 2026 begins on 27 May, with a federal government holiday from 25 to 29 May and work resuming on 1 June. MoHRE confirmed the private sector holiday from 26 to 29 May.
- →Government·2026-05-20
MoHRE Confirms 30 June 2026 Emiratisation Deadline for Private-Sector Companies
MoHRE has confirmed 30 June 2026 as the semi-annual Emiratisation deadline for private-sector companies with 50 or more employees. Companies that do not meet the target face financial contributions starting from 1 July 2026.
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