9-day Eid Al Adha holiday announced in UAE

DUBAI: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) of the UAE announced that the Day of Arafah and Eid Al Adha holiday for ministries and federal entities for the year 2026 will begin on Monday, 25th May, 2026, and continue until Friday, 29th May, 2026. 

With the weekend falling on Saturday and Sunday, employees will get a 9-day holiday. Work will resume on Monday, June 1.