UAE public and private sector to get holiday on June 6

The UAE has declared Thursday, June 6, as a public and private sector holiday to mark Al Isra'a Wal Miraj, the ascension of Prophet Mohammad.

The UAE has declared Thursday, June 6, as a public and private sector holiday to mark Al Isra'a Wal Miraj, the ascension of Prophet Mohammad.

According to the Islamic calender, Israa Wal Mairaj holiday is expected to fall on Thursday, June 6, just before the start of the weekend.

It means the weekend will extend to three days on June 6 (Thursday), June 7 (Friday) and June 8 (Saturday).