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MoHRE Labor Law Article 28 Verified

UAE Public Holiday Overtime Pay Calculator

Compute statutory overtime pay for working on official UAE national holidays (Eid, National Day) under Article 28 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.

Understanding Article 28 Public Holiday Legislation

Official public holidays designated by the UAE Cabinet are fully paid rest days for private sector workers under Article 28 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.

When work is performed on a public holiday, employers must provide either **Basic Salary + 150% Cash Premium** OR a **Substitute Day Off + 50% Cash Premium**. For standard overtime, see our Labor Overtime Working Hours Calculator.

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Article 28 Rate Options

Full Cash Premium:Basic Salary + 150% Extra
Alternative Option:Day Off + 50% Extra Cash
Scope:Mainland & All Free Zones

Frequently Asked Questions (Public Holiday Overtime)

Under Article 28 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, an employee required to work on an official public holiday must be granted basic wage + 150% extra cash premium, OR a replacement day off + 50% extra cash premium.

Official paid public holidays include New Year's Day, Eid Al Fitr (3-4 days), Arafah Day, Eid Al Adha (3 days), Islamic New Year, Prophet's Birthday, and UAE National Day (Commemoration & National Day).

Employers can request work during public holidays if operational needs dictate, provided full statutory Article 28 overtime compensation is paid.

Yes. Article 28 public holiday regulations apply equally across mainland companies and all commercial free zones (e.g. DMCC, DIFC, IFZA, Meydan, JAFZA).
MoHRE VerifiedOfficial Public Holiday Source

Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MoHRE Public Holiday Announcements): mohre.gov.ae