The UAE has officially announced the Eid Al Adha Holiday Dubai 2026 schedule, giving millions of residents a long break across both public and private sectors.
For many UAE residents, Eid Al Adha Holiday UAE celebrations will also create one of the longest weekends of the year, especially for government employees and students.
Eid Al Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah in the Islamic calendar. In 2026, Arafat Day is expected to fall on Tuesday, May 26, followed by Eid Al Adha celebrations starting Wednesday, May 27.
Because the holiday connects with weekends, many UAE residents may enjoy extended time off.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) announced a four-day paid Eid Al Adha Holiday for private sector employees across the UAE.
For employees who already have Saturday and Sunday weekends, this creates a six-day holiday from May 26 to May 31.
Federal government employees will receive an even longer break during the Eid Al Adha Holiday UAE period.
When combined with weekends before and after the official break, many public sector employees will enjoy a full nine-day holiday from May 23 to May 31.
The UAE Ministry of Education confirmed that public schools will also observe the Eid Al Adha Holiday from Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29.
Private schools in Dubai following the KHDA calendar are also expected to close during the same period.
Students, teachers, and school staff will return on Monday, June 1.
Many UAE residents are already planning to extend their Eid Al Adha Holiday Dubai break by using only one annual leave day.
With this strategy, private sector workers can enjoy nine consecutive days off while using just one leave day.
During every major Eid Al Adha Holiday, highways across Dubai and the UAE become extremely busy as residents travel for:
Long-distance driving during UAE summer temperatures can also place extra pressure on vehicle tyres, especially on highways connecting Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Fujairah.
Before starting any Eid road trip, drivers should inspect:
For drivers preparing for long Eid travel, mathyo tyres provides mobile tyre fitting, tyre replacement, and emergency tyre support across Dubai.
