The UAE lists December 2 and 3 as paid holidays for private workers.
A 5-day break is not automatic. No extension is announced yet.
Dec 4 is a Friday. Taking it off needs approved annual leave.
Check your contract and roster. Not everyone is off on Sat–Sun.
Working on the holiday? You get another day off or +50% pay.
Leave or pay missing? Complain to MOHRE: 80084.
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