Official: UAE Eid Al Fitr Public Holiday Dates Announced
With Eid Al Fitr approaching, the UAE has officially confirmed the holiday schedule for the public sector.
Federal government employees will have time off from 1st to 3rd Shawwal 1446 AH, with work resuming on 4th Shawwal. Additionally, if Ramadan lasts for 30 days, the 30th of Ramadan will be designated as a public holiday, effectively extending the Eid break by an extra day.
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a circular confirming that the Eid Al Fitr holiday for federal government employees will be observed from 1st to 3rd Shawwal 1446 AH, with work resuming on 4th Shawwal.
The statement further clarified that if Ramadan extends to 30 days, then the 30th of Ramadan will also be considered a public holiday, granting an additional day off for the Eid Al Fitr holiday.
What Does This Mean in the Gregorian Calendar?
- If Ramadan lasts 29 days, the Eid break is expected to be from Sunday, March 30 to Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
- If Ramadan lasts 30 days, the holiday will likely be from Monday, March 31 to Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
The exact duration of Ramadan, which determines the Eid Al Fitr holiday, will be confirmed following the moon sighting committee’s meeting, expected on Friday, March 28. Stay tuned for official confirmation.
