Starting January 1, 2025, UAE residents can look forward to a potential boost in their work-life balance. A significant change to public holiday rules means that if a holiday falls on a weekend, it can now be transferred to a weekday, ensuring you don’t miss out on a well-deserved break. Public holidays in the UAE often align with the Islamic Hijri calendar, leading to dates that shift each year. Previously, if these holidays fell on a Friday or Saturday (weekend days for most workers), no extra time off was given. However, the revised law guarantees that holidays like New Year’s...