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Islamic New Year 2026: What’s the Holiday Date, and What
The UAE has officially declared it a public holiday for Islamic New Year, and unlike some years where only government employees get the day off, this ....
UAE announces Hijri New Year holiday for public and private
In this regard, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced in a circular that Friday August 19th will mark the end of the fiscal ....
National Egg Day 2026: The One Food Holiday That Actually
June 3rd is National Egg Day. And before you scroll past thinking this is some made-up social media holiday with zero substance, hear me ....
When will UAE schools close for summer holidays?
Parents in the UAE hoping to chart their plans for next academic year now have a definitive roadmap with the Ministry of Education having confirmed ....
Dubai motorists to get 6-day free parking for Eid Al Adha
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that all public parking across the emirate will be free from Monday, May 25 to ....
Eid Al Adha holidays: Emirates issues peak travel advisory
This comes as Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates has urged travellers flying during the Eid Al Adha holidays to arrive at least 3 hours ahead of ....
UAE Eid Al Adha: Can private sector employees take Monday
Many private sector employees in the UAE are wishing Monday will be a day off too, which would transform the official six-day Eid Al Adha break into ....
Saudi Arabia announces start of Dhul Hijjah; Eid Al Adha
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has announced Monday, May 18, to be the first day of Dhul Hijjah after the crescent moon was spotted in the Kingdom ....
9-day Eid Al Adha weekend in UAE: All you need to know
With the moon sighting committee and other members of the community gearing up to get together for spotting the crescent of Dhul Hijjah on Sunday May ....
Top 5 visa-free destinations UAE residents can book for Eid
The Eid Al Adha break appears set to be one of the easiest get-away giving long weekends over the course of the year, and UAE inhabitants are making ....
UAE Fatwa Council announces Dhul Hijjah crescent to be
Sighting of Dhul Hijjah crescent moon On the evening of Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Emirates Council for Fatwa announced it. According to the ....
UAE announces Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday for public sector
Eid Al Adha holiday dates for UAE government workers were announced and public sector employees will have a 5-day long break this year. In a ....
Eid Al Adha break: UAE schools confirm holiday plans and
While there is some flexibility in the academic calendar within deadlines, school leaders have stated it remains mostly non-negotiable as the UAE ....
Arafah Day, Eid Al Adha to Give UAE Residents Longest
UAE residents can look forward to a potentially long break in May 2026, according to current astronomical predictions. Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha are ....
Eid Al Fitr: UAE announces March 20 as start of festival
The sighting of the crescent marking the beginning of the month of Shawwal was not confirmed today. Hence, Eid Al Fitr will fall on Friday (March ....
Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi closed on occasion of Eid Al
The Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced closure timings on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. In observance of the holiday, operations will be ....
Last Friday of Ramadan in UAE today; this day next week
Today marks the last Friday in Ramadan, one of the holiest days of the year for Muslims across the UAE. Ramadan is considered the holiest month of ....
Dubai announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday for public sector
The Dubai authorities have introduced Eid Al Fitr holidays for public sector workers in the emirate, three days ahead of a national break for the end ....