FAHR
Federal Arafat and Eid closure
Confirmed · Scope: federal · Checked 2026-09-12
Additional federal closure only; excluded from public totals and exports.
Eid al-Adha in the UAE
2026 observance date
Confirmed — source checked
About Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha is the Festival of Sacrifice and begins on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah. Its UAE holiday period follows Arafat Day. This guide retains the first-day observance and the continuation dates within one Eid identity, while Arafat remains a separate primary guide. Select a year to see the appropriate dates and status.
Public holiday / closure dates
- — Additional of holiday period · Recorded confirmed — source review pending Federal-government additional closure only (FAHR). Not a general public holiday; not the first Eid day.
- — Start of holiday period · Observance date · Confirmed — source checked
- — Continuation of holiday period · Confirmed — source checked
- — End of holiday period · Confirmed — source checked
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Next supported occurrence
Sunday, 16 May 2027 · Estimated / awaiting confirmation
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
2027 dates
- — Start of holiday period · Observance dateEstimated / awaiting confirmation
- — Continuation of holiday periodEstimated / awaiting confirmation
- — End of holiday periodEstimated / awaiting confirmation
2028 dates
- — Start of holiday period · Observance dateEstimated / awaiting confirmation
- — Continuation of holiday periodEstimated / awaiting confirmation
- — End of holiday periodEstimated / awaiting confirmation
Official sources and date status
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
UAE Fatwa Council / WAM
UAE lunar determination: Eid al-Adha on 27 May
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-12
1 Dhu al-Hijjah is 18 May; day 9 is 26 May and Eid begins on 27 May. Continuation follows the recurring three-day framework.
UAE Fatwa Council / WAM
UAE lunar determination: Eid al-Adha on 27 May
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-12
1 Dhu al-Hijjah is 18 May; day 9 is 26 May and Eid begins on 27 May. Continuation follows the recurring three-day framework.
UAE Fatwa Council / WAM
UAE lunar determination: Eid al-Adha on 27 May
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-12
1 Dhu al-Hijjah is 18 May; day 9 is 26 May and Eid begins on 27 May. Continuation follows the recurring three-day framework.
FAHR
Federal Arafat and Eid holiday: 25-29 May 2026
Confirmed · Scope: federal · Checked 2026-09-12
Federal-government closure period. 25 May is not the Arafat observance or a general private-sector holiday.
UAE Cabinet
Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024: recurring holiday framework
Pending Review · Scope: public
Recurring dates and durations; future lunar projections need annual confirmation. Full document retrieval returned 403 in this continuation; indexed official schedule corroborates the saved framework.
Office arrangements
The UAE Fatwa Council confirmed 27 May as the first Eid day in 2026. The framework's three Eid dates are 27-29 May, following Arafat on 26 May. FAHR's separate 25-29 May notice adds a federal-only closure. That 25 May entry is excluded from the general public-holiday count and export.
Bank arrangements
Use the bank's Eid notice for staffed services, settlement and reopening. A consecutive break in a planner does not prove every financial institution follows that span. If a deadline crosses the holiday, confirm the required processing date with the provider.
School arrangements
School breaks may include weekdays beyond the public Arafat and Eid dates. Check the academic calendar for attendance and return dates, and keep vacation days separate from festival dates. A public holiday is not a universal statement about every institution's timetable.
History
The festival recalls the story of Ibrahim and is associated with sacrifice, devotion and generosity. It occurs during the Hajj season but is observed beyond the pilgrimage itself. The first day has a specific lunar identity; extra workplace closures do not move that religious anniversary or create additional festivals.
Why it matters
Family connection and support for others give the occasion meaning beyond a break from work. Several stored dates may describe one festival period: counting calendar entries helps staffing, while counting holiday identities answers a different question. This guide keeps both the first observance and the surrounding closure days visible.
Observance
Eid prayers, family gatherings and charitable sharing are important aspects of the occasion. For sacrifice arrangements, use the relevant local authority's approved services and current guidance. The calendar explains dates and scope; it does not authorise a particular activity or replace municipal instructions.
Travel and planning
Distinguish the first day of Eid from the first day an employer closes. Future projections can change, and a longer federal break in one year must not be applied to another without evidence. Confirm the annual notice, transport arrangements and leave approval before committing.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the recurring Eid period?
The framework lists 10-12 Dhu al-Hijjah, with Arafat separately on the ninth.
Why do continuation days link here?
They belong to the same festival period, rather than separate religious concepts.
Was 25 May 2026 the first Eid day?
No. It was an additional federal closure; the confirmed first Eid day was 27 May.
Are future Eid dates confirmed?
No. The future lunar projections remain estimated pending official review.
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