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Eid Al Adha 2026 UAE: Six-Day Break in May
The Eid Al Adha 2026 UAE holiday dates fall on May 26–29, with Arafat Day kicking off on a Tuesday and Eid rolling straight into the weekend — giving private-sector workers a full six-day break without needing to request extra leave.
25 Mar 2026
UAE Public Holidays 2026: Full List of Dates
UAE public holidays 2026 cover at least 12 official days off, including a four-day Eid Al Fitr break in March and a six-day long weekend in May for Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha. Here is the full confirmed and predicted schedule for both public and private sector workers.
12 Mar 2026
Dubai's Four-Day Eid Al Adha 2025 Holiday
Dubai residents will enjoy a four-day Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday from Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, as confirmed by UAE authorities. Here is everything you need to know about the long weekend dates, Arafat Day, and the UAE public holiday rules.
21 May 2025
UAE Eid Al Adha 2025: Four-Day Holiday Dates
UAE residents will enjoy a four-day summer holiday during Eid Al Adha 2025, starting Thursday June 5 through Sunday June 8. The break covers Arafat Day and the three days of Eid, with both public and private sector workers expected to return on Monday June 9.
25 Apr 2025
Eid Al Adha 2025 UAE: Dates, Holidays & What to Expect
Eid Al Adha 2025 in the UAE brings a four-day public holiday from Thursday June 5 to Sunday June 8, covering Arafat Day and the Eid celebrations. Both private and public sector employees are entitled to the same break. Here's what residents need to know.
4 Apr 2025
UAE Public Holiday: Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha June 2025
The UAE's next public holiday is Arafat Day on Thursday, June 5, 2025, followed by Eid Al-Adha from June 6 to 8 — a four-day long weekend for both public and private sector employees across the country.
2 Apr 2025
Dubai Restaurants Pause Entertainment for Arafat Day 2024
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) directed all hotels, restaurants, and bars to suspend entertainment and parties during Arafat Day 2024, with pauses on June 14 from 6 PM and June 15 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Alcohol sales remained permitted throughout.
15 Jun 2024
UAE Announces Eid Al Adha 2024 Dates and Holidays
The Supreme Islamic Court of Saudi Arabia confirmed the crescent moon sighting of Dhu Al Hijjah on June 6, making June 7 the first day of the sacred month. Arafat Day falls on Saturday, June 15, and Eid Al Adha begins Sunday, June 16, with UAE residents set for a four-day
7 Jun 2024
UAE Eid Al Adha 2024: 4 or 5 Days Off Explained
UAE residents will enjoy four or five days off for Eid Al Adha 2024, depending on the moon sighting on June 6. Arafah Day and three days of Eid celebrations combine with the weekend for a break running mid-to-late June.
5 Jun 2024