UAE Announces Extended Holidays for Eid Al Adha 2026
UAE confirms Eid Al Adha 2026 holidays for private sector employees
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In 2026, private sector employees in the UAE will enjoy a four-day paid holiday for Eid Al Adha from May 26 to May 29. Federal government employees will have a five-day break, potentially extending to nine days with weekends, while Sharjah government employees will benefit from a ten-day holiday due to their unique workweek structure.
- 01The Eid Al Adha holiday for private sector employees is set from May 26 to May 29, 2026.
- 02Federal government employees will have a five-day break, leading to a possible nine-day holiday with weekends included.
- 03Sharjah government employees will enjoy a ten-day holiday due to a four-day workweek.
- 04Arafah Day, significant in the Islamic calendar, will be observed on May 26, 2026.
- 05The UAE's moon-sighting committee confirmed May 18, 2026, as the first day of Dhul Hijjah.
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The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has confirmed that private sector employees will receive a four-day paid holiday for Eid Al Adha in 2026, spanning from May 26 to May 29. For those with a regular weekend of Saturday and Sunday, this will create a six-day break. In contrast, federal government employees will enjoy a five-day holiday, which could extend to nine days when combined with the weekends. Work for public sector employees will resume on June 1. In Sharjah, government employees will benefit from a ten-day holiday due to their four-day workweek, which includes a three-day weekend. The holiday coincides with Arafah Day, observed on May 26, marking a significant event in the Islamic calendar and closely linked to the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The UAE's moon-sighting committee has already declared May 18 as the first day of Dhul Hijjah, setting the stage for the upcoming festivities.
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The extended holidays for Eid Al Adha provide employees with significant time off, allowing for family gatherings and travel, especially during the Hajj pilgrimage.
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