KUWAIT: On the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha, the Kuwaiti government announced 6 consecutive holidays for government employees and the public.
According to the decision issued in view of the Day of Arafa and Eid al-Adha, holidays will be applicable in ministries, government institutions, public agencies and other government departments across the country.
According to foreign media, an important meeting of the Kuwaiti cabinet was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, in which approval was given regarding the holidays for Eid al-Adha. According to the official announcement, the holidays will start from Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and will continue until Friday, May 29.
The announcement stated that weekly holidays, i.e. May 30 and 31 (Saturday and Sunday), will also be included in this period, due to which government employees will be able to get a total of 6 consecutive days of holidays. All government offices will resume normal work from Monday, June 1, 2026.
Kuwaiti authorities clarified that institutions whose services are of public interest or sensitive nature will determine the duty schedule and working hours according to their needs after consulting with the relevant authorities so that essential services are not affected.
On this occasion, the Kuwaiti cabinet congratulated the Emir of Kuwait and citizens and foreigners living in the country on Eid al-Adha and prayed that this holy festival may bring peace, progress, prosperity and blessings to the entire Muslim Ummah, including Kuwait.
5 holidays announced on occasion of Eid al-Adha in Iraq
Public holidays have been announced in Iraq on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. According to the announcement, official working hours in all ministries and state institutions will be suspended from Tuesday, May 26 to Saturday, May 30.
Official affairs will begin regularly from Sunday, May 31. Similarly, on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, there will be a public holiday in all government ministries and institutions on Thursday, June 4.
UAE: Eid al-Adha 2026 Holidays announced
Holidays have been announced for government employees in the UAE on the occasion of Eid al-Adha and the Day of Arafah.
According to the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, the public sector will be given a five-day holiday. This break will provide employees with an opportunity to prepare for Eid and spend time with their families.
According to the announcement, the Eid holidays will begin on Monday, May 25. This will continue until Friday, May 29. After that, offices will open as usual from Monday, June 1.
In Bangladesh, long holidays have also been announced on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. The government has issued a holiday schedule from May 25 to May 31, 2026. There will be a total of seven days of holidays. Due to the long break, the usual holiday on Saturday, May 23 has been canceled.
Government offices will remain open on May 23 and 24. After that, regular Eid holidays will begin from May 25. The aim is to continue office work so that important matters are not affected.
In Pakistan, too, predictions have been made regarding the sighting of the moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH and Eid-ul-Adha. According to SPARC, the new moon will be born on the night of May 17, 2026. The age of the moon on that day will be more than 18 hours. According to astronomical calculations, the chances of seeing the moon may improve.
SPARC has estimated that the first of Dhul-Hijjah is likely to fall on Monday, May 18, 2026. Based on this calculation, Eid-ul-Adha can be celebrated on May 27, 2026. However, the organization has clarified that these estimates are based on scientific data. The final decision will be taken by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee based on the testimonies received from across the country.
