The UAE's private sector workers will be granted three days of public holiday to mark Commemoration Day and the country's landmark <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/uae-at-50/" target="_blank">50th National Day</a>. Employees will enjoy a break from Wednesday, December 1, to Friday, December 3. The December 1 public holiday is in recognition of <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2021/11/16/when-is-commemoration-day-and-why-is-it-celebrated-in-the-uae/" target="_blank">Commemoration Day</a>, which remembers those who lost their lives serving their country. Two further days of leave will be granted to allow citizens and residents to share in the <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-khalifa-declares-start-of-year-of-the-50th-1.1185042" target="_blank">UAE's grand 50th birthday</a> celebrations. The public holiday was confirmed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Earlier, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2021/11/24/50th-national-day-holidays-announced-for-public-sector/" target="_blank">confirmed public sector workers</a> would also be given the same three-day public holiday. It will mean a long weekend for many as the Emirates unites for a spectacular line-up of Golden Jubilee celebrations. The <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/2021/11/25/where-to-watch-uae-national-day-fireworks-all-the-dubai-abu-dhabi-and-sharjah-displays/" target="_blank">UAE's official 50th National Day</a> event will take place <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2021/08/23/new-attractions-could-make-hatta-a-global-bucket-list-destination/">in Hatta</a> on December 2. A spectacular theatrical show will be broadcast live on December 2 at 5.30pm from a striking, <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/destinations/2019/09/15/a-complete-guide-to-hatta-what-to-do-where-to-stay-and-how-to-get-there/">natural location</a> near the town. People will be able to watch it on the country’s <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/uae-at-50/2021/11/14/when-is-uae-national-day-and-why-is-it-celebrated/" target="_blank">National Day</a> website and all local TV channels. Afterwards, an event recognising the UAE's rich history will be open to the public from December 4 to 12.