Home GCC UAE UAE announces Eid Al Adha holidays Residents can expect either five or six days holiday, depending on the sighting of the Moon by Gulf Business June 11, 2023 Image credit: Getty Images The official Eid Al Adha holidays for public sector employees have been announced by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) in the UAE. The holidays for federal government employees will begin from 9 to 12 Zul Hijjah, which corresponds to the Gregorian calendar. In the UAE, residents can expect either five or six days holiday, depending on the sighting of the Moon, which determines the beginning and end of Islamic Hijri calendar months. الهيئة: إجازة عيد الأضحى في الحكومة الاتحادية من 9 إلى 12 ذي الحجة، وبما يوافق ذلك من التاريخ الميلادي. pic.twitter.com/8flm7Cp8fx — FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) June 11, 2023 According to the Gregorian calendar, Eid Al Adha will be celebrated from June 27 to July 2, which includes the weekend. The confirmed dates for Eid Al Adha will be announced once the Zul Hijjah moon is sighted. Tags eid al adha UAE 0 Comments You might also like US-UAE climate-friendly farming partnership grows to $29bn From humble beginnings to global heights: Sheikh Mohammed’s journey unveiled in new biography Gold prices in UAE fall as global trends weigh on bullion FAB’s EOSB funds secure initial approval from MOHRE, SCA