Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced a five-day paid holiday for public sector employees in observance of Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha.
According to the announcement:
Authorities in Dubai will hold a public moon-sighting event for the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent on May 17, 2026.
The event is being organized by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department at the Jebel Nazwa Trail.
Authorities expect strong public participation as crescent sighting remains an important Islamic tradition marking the beginning of the Hijri months.
Based on astronomical calculations:
The forecast was shared by Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society.
Eid Al Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah in the Islamic lunar calendar.
Expected Dates
However, final confirmation will depend on the official moon sighting announcement.
Ministry of Education has confirmed that the midterm break for the third academic term will coincide with Eid Al Adha holidays.
Combined with weekends before and after the break, many students and staff are expected to enjoy a nine-day holiday.
Private schools in Dubai will also observe Eid holidays from Monday, May 25, to Friday, May 29.
Under the unified academic calendar:
Sharjah Private Education Authority announced that private schools across Sharjah will observe Eid Al Adha holidays from May 25 to May 28.
Including weekends, students in Sharjah are expected to receive a 10-day holiday break.
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