Residents embrace each other after taking part in Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque (Blue Mosque) premises in Dubai.
DUBAI: Eid Al Adha 2026: UAE residents can look forward to one of the longest public holiday periods of the year with Eid Al Adha, which could offer up to six days off. With careful planning, it may be possible to extend this into a nine-day break using just one day of annual leave.
Here’s how it works, what to check before applying, and tips to make the most of your time off.
Based on astronomical calculations, Eid Al Adha is expected to begin on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The Day of Arafah, the most significant day of the Hajj pilgrimage, is expected to fall on Tuesday, May 26.
As with all Islamic holidays, these dates remain subject to the official moon sighting in the UAE.
If the expected dates are confirmed, the holiday structure would be:
For employees with a Saturday–Sunday weekend, this creates a natural long weekend extending into:
Because the public holidays fall midweek, you can extend your break by taking just one day of annual leave:
Total time off: Nine consecutive days
Annual leave used: One day
Maximising annual leave can be effective, but it depends on your employment terms. The key factor is how your leave is calculated and your company’s approval process.
Employees who plan around public holidays and weekends often gain longer breaks without using significant leave days but this only works under certain conditions.
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