The UAE has officially announced the Eid Al Fitr holiday schedule for government employees. Depending on the moon sighting, public sector workers could enjoy a long break of up to six days.
Eid Al Fitr begins on Shawwal 1, marking the end of Ramadan. Since the Islamic calendar follows the moon cycle, the exact date depends on when the crescent moon is sighted. In the UAE, the moon will be observed on March 29.
If it’s spotted that evening, Eid will fall on Sunday, March 30, and the public sector holiday will run from March 30 to April 1. Since March 29 (Saturday) is already a weekend for many, this means a four-day break from March 29 to April 1.
However, if the moon isn’t visible on March 29 and Ramadan lasts 30 days, Eid will start on Monday, March 31. In this case, the official holiday will run from March 31 to April 2, giving government employees a five-day weekend from March 29 to April 2.
Public sector workers in Sharjah might enjoy the longest holiday. Since their official weekend includes Friday, they could have:
- Five days off (March 29 – April 1) if Eid falls on March 30.
- A six-day break (March 29 – April 2) if Eid starts on March 31.
Private sector holidays will be announced separately, but they usually follow a similar schedule to the government sector.
Stay tuned for the official moon sighting announcement to confirm the exact holiday dates!
