The Eid Al Etihad holidays have been announced in the UAE for workers in the public and private sectors. Residents could enjoy an extended break of up to nine or five days, depending on their sector, using only one or two days of annual leave. Government employees will have a three-day holiday from December 2 to December 4, while private sector workers will get a two-day paid break on December 2 and 3 for Eid Al Etihad, also known as National Day.