Sharjah has declared January 1, 2026, as a public holiday for employees of its government entities, authorities, and institutions.
Since New Year’s Day is on a Thursday and Friday is part of the weekend for public sector workers in the emirate, official duties will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
This excludes employees on shift schedules, according to the emirate.
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Earlier, the UAE announced that Thursday, January 1, 2026, will be an official paid holiday for federal government staff.
The circular also stated that Friday, January 2, 2026, will be a remote work day for federal government employees.
As the first paid holiday of 2026 is announced, residents across the UAE are gearing up for a festive season. Expats and tourists can anticipate spectacular fireworks and light shows. In Ras Al Khaimah, a 15-minute fireworks show is planned along 6 kilometers of coastline, featuring more than 2,300 drones, pyrotechnics, and lasers, with the aim of setting a Guinness World Record for the largest single firework ever launched.
