The United Arab Emirates has officially declared a holiday for both public and private schools in celebration of the 54th Eid Al Etihad. Students will enjoy a break on December 1 and 2, corresponding to Monday and Tuesday, with official working hours resuming on Wednesday, December 3, as confirmed by the Ministry of Education. This announcement grants most students a four-day holiday when combined with their regular weekend of Saturday and Sunday. In Sharjah, students will benefit from an extended five-day break, as the emirate observes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as its weekend. Earlier in the day, the UAE government also announced a four-day paid holiday for private sector employees to commemorate National Day, now referred to as Eid Al Etihad. December 1 and 2 have been designated as paid holidays for private sector workers, allowing residents to enjoy a long weekend. A Cabinet resolution effective from January 1, 2025, permits the transfer of certain public holidays to the start or end of the week if they fall on a weekday. However, this resolution does not apply to Eid holidays unless specifically activated by a Cabinet decision. The unified holiday policy ensures that both public and private sector employees receive an equal number of breaks throughout the year.