UAE students have been warned about double absenteeism if they miss school on December 3, 4 and 5 – the three days following the Eid Al Etihad (National Day) holiday. This is because these dates fall immediately before the official winter break, which begins on December 8 after the weekend of December 6 and 7. School administrations have notified students and parents that absences on these dates will be counted as double (two days) if not supported by an acceptable excuse.
