The UAE and Saudi Arabia announce four-day Eid Al Adha holidays for the public and private sectors, while Kuwait has a six-day holiday for the public sector. In the UAE, the Eid Al Adha holidays for both sectors will begin on June 27 and end on June 30, with work resuming on July 3.
During Eid Al Adha, believers engage in spiritual reflection, come together for family gatherings, and carry out acts of charity. The occasion holds profound significance within the Islamic faith, serving as a reminder of the values of obedience, sacrifice, and devotion to God.
Saudi Arabia’s private sector and non-profit workers will have a four-day Eid holiday from June 27 to June 30. The Government of Dubai’s Human Resources Department has declared that the holidays will span from the 9th to the 12th of Dhu Al Hijjah. In line with the Islamic calendar, most Islamic nations will endeavour to sight the crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijja on Sunday, June 18, 2023, corresponding to the 29th of Dhu Al Qa’da 1444 AH.
Oman announces the Eid Al Adha holidays for public and private sector employees from June 27 to July 1, with work resuming on July 2.
Kuwait’s ministries and government agencies will have a six-day holiday from June 27 to July 2, with work resuming on July 3.
Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha will prompt the closure of Bahrain’s ministries and public institutions. The holiday period will span from June 27 to June 30, with July 2 designated as a substitute day off.
