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UAE announces 5-day Eid Al Adha holiday for public sector employees

The UAE government has announced a five-day paid holiday for public sector employees to mark Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha, with the break set to begin on May 25.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

DUBAI : The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources confirmed that public sector employees across the UAE will receive a five-day holiday in observance of Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha.

According to the announcement, the holiday will start on Monday, May 25, and continue until Friday, May 29.

Official working hours for government employees will resume on Monday, June 1.

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