Eid Al Adha 2025 in the UAE: Likely dates, holidays, and what to expect

Eid Al Adha is expected to fall on Friday, June 6, with the Day of Arafah observed on Thursday, June 5, according to dates listed on the UAE government’s official website.

Residents in the UAE are likely to enjoy a four-day break, comprising June 5 and 6 for Arafah and Eid Al Adha, followed by the regular weekend on June 7 and 8 (Saturday and Sunday).

In Qatar, authorities have also officially confirmed the Eid Al Adha holiday period. As reported by The Peninsula, the break will span from the 9th to the 13th day of Dhul Hijjah. The Emir of Qatar has approved the Cabinet’s decision regarding the official holiday schedule, which was subsequently published in the Official Gazette.

Meanwhile, the Al Ojairi Scientific Center in Kuwait has announced that the first crescent of Dhul Hijjah will be sighted astronomically on May 28, placing the Day of Arafah on June 5.

According to Arab Times Online, the Kuwaiti government has declared a public holiday from June 5 to 9, suspending work across all state bodies and public institutions. Government operations will resume on Tuesday, June 10, as reported by the Kuwait News Agency.