Why was the UAE Hijri New Year holiday on a Monday?
Under Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024, any public holiday except Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha may be transferred to the beginning or end of the week. 1 Muharram 1448 actually fell midweek, but the holiday was observed on Monday 15 June 2026 to create a three-day weekend.