With Eid Al Fitr celebrations still fresh, the UAE is already looking ahead to Eid Al Adha 2025 — one of the most significant holidays in the Islamic calendar. The UAE government has confirmed official holiday dates, giving workers in both private and public sectors four consecutive days of rest.
Expected Dates for Eid Al Adha 2025 in the UAE
Arafat Day falls on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, the day before Eid Al Adha begins. In 2025, Arafat Day is expected on Thursday, June 5. The Eid Al Adha holiday period then runs from Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8.
Because UAE policy does not allow the shifting of public holidays, the four-day break runs from Thursday through Sunday — giving residents a longer weekend to travel, celebrate, or rest.
Holiday Schedule for Private and Public Sector Workers
Both private and public sector employees in the UAE are entitled to the same four-day Eid Al Adha break:
- Thursday, June 5 — Arafat Day (Dhul Hijjah 9) - Friday, June 6 — Eid Al Adha Day 1 (Dhul Hijjah 10) - Saturday, June 7 — Eid Al Adha Day 2 (Dhul Hijjah 11) - Sunday, June 8 — Eid Al Adha Day 3 (Dhul Hijjah 12)
Normal work resumes on Monday, June 9.
Significance of Eid Al Adha
Eid Al Adha is observed through special prayers, festive meals, and acts of charity. Families gather to share meals and donate meat to those in need, while many also perform religious observances marking the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage season.
Official confirmation of dates depends on the sighting of the crescent moon, though the expected dates above align with standard Islamic calendar calculations for 2025. Residents who have already booked travel or staycations can plan around this schedule with confidence.
