As the Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday approaches, public authorities across the Gulf region are declaring their official days off. Based on moon-sighting projections, astronomers have confirmed that Eid will begin on Friday, June 6, 2025, with Arafah Day falling on Thursday, June 5. Here is everything confirmed so far, country by country.
Oman
In the Sultanate of Oman, Dhul Hijjah begins on Wednesday, May 28. Arafah Day falls on Thursday, June 5, and Eid Al Adha festivities officially start on Friday, June 6.
Qatar
Qatar has announced a five-day break tied to the Eid Al Adha 2025 holidays. The break begins on Arafah Day, Thursday, June 5, and runs through the extended Eid weekend, giving residents an extra-long stretch to celebrate.
Kuwait
Kuwait's Cabinet has confirmed that all government institutions will be closed from June 5 through June 9, with work resuming on Tuesday, June 10. The Al Ojairi Scientific Center expects Eid Al Adha to fall on Friday, June 6, in line with other Gulf states.
UAE Eid Al Adha 2025 Holiday
The UAE had not officially declared the exact dates at the time of this report, but expectations pointed to a holiday running from Thursday, June 5, to Sunday, June 8. Under UAE Cabinet rules, public holidays that fall on weekends are not compensated with additional weekdays off — so residents are advised to plan accordingly.
If you are scheduling travel or events over the Eid break, build in flexibility while awaiting final government announcements. Additional countries are expected to publish their official schedules closer to the date.
When Is Eid Al Adha 2025?
Astronomers and Islamic authorities agree that Arafah Day is June 5 and Eid Al Adha begins June 6, 2025, across most Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The exact date remains subject to moon sighting in each country.
