Despite falling on a weekend in 2025, the Eid Al Adha holiday in the UAE will remain unchanged
The UAE is preparing for an extended public holiday this June as Eid Al Adha coincides with the weekend. However, despite the overlap, the holiday dates will not shift, in accordance with federal law.
This four-day break begins with Arafat Day and continues through the three days of Eid celebrations. The dates align with the Islamic Hijri calendar and have been verified by the UAE moon sighting committee.
Although most UAE residents enjoy a weekend on Saturday and Sunday, the government has confirmed that Eid Al Adha holidays will not shift, even if they coincide with weekends. This is due to an exception in the public holiday law passed earlier this year, which states:
“With the exception of Eid holidays, the Cabinet may – pursuant to a resolution it issues – transfer any of the public holidays referred to in Article (1) of this Resolution to the beginning or end of the week.”
That means while other Islamic holidays may be adjusted when they fall on weekends, Eid Al Adha and Eid Al Fitr are fixed in place.
For real estate and business sectors, understanding fixed holiday periods is essential for planning operations, rental yields, and tourism flow. The predictability of Eid-related closures helps developers and investors align project timelines and marketing campaigns effectively.
Dubai’s advanced infrastructure and flexible holiday policies for other events allow each emirate to introduce additional public holidays, creating opportunities that can influence property demand and hospitality investment in emerging zones.
Although no extra days off will be granted for Eid Al Adha this year due to its overlap with the weekend, the UAE's dynamic legal framework leaves room for additional holidays in the future, allowing both residents and businesses to prepare for long-term planning.
