Eid Al Adha, is one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar, and is marked by special prayers, feasts, and acts of charity
Dubai’s announcement aligns with the broader UAE government’s holiday schedule for Eid Al Adha, ensuring consistency across various sectors
Mark your calendars for June 17 and plan to visit one of these fantastic locations in Abu Dhabi for an exciting Eid Al Adha fireworks show
While the dates are tentatively set, final confirmation will come from the official moon sighting committee in Saudi Arabia
The Day of Arafat, which precedes Eid al-Adha, is anticipated to be observed on June 15
Those working in the public and private sector will mark the Eid al Fitr holiday from April 9 and will resume work from April 14
According to astronomical data, there is a high probability that the first day of Eid al Fitr will be observed on April 10 in Oman
Those employed in the public sector will be off for Eid Al Fitr from Tuesday, April 9 to Thursday, April 11
The holiday will begin at the end of the work day on Sunday, April 7, with most employees getting four days off to mark the festival
The official Eid date depends on the spotting of the moon closer to the end of the month of Ramadan
According to the official holiday calendar released by the UAE government, workers in the country will enjoy atleast 13 public holidays in 2024
MoHRE said that private sector employees in the UAE will get three official holidays to mark the country’s National Day
This annual celebration marks the unity and formation of the UAE
The kingdom’s ministries, state departments and public institutions will be closed on September 27
The Cabinet declared September 28 as a holiday for those serving in the public sector
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced a public paid holiday on the occasion of Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha
The RTA has also revealed revised timings for public transport
The holiday has been ‘carried over’ to Thursday, giving federal employees a long weekend
The Metro will operate throughout Thursday and Friday
However, with January 1 falling on a Friday, workers in the country will not get an additional day off
Public and private sector workers in the country will have the same number of national holidays
The birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad is expected to fall on October 29
Last month, the UAE announced that public and private sector workers will have a holiday to mark the occasion
FAHR has added a holiday to mark Mawlid Al Nabi – the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Workers are set to receive a four-day weekend
Authorities have yet to announce whether workers will receive a day off to mark the occasion