Discussions

What are people saying about the UAE’s announcement of a long Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday for public sector employees?

Many residents and government workers are welcoming the extended break as an opportunity for family gatherings, travel, and religious observance, especially with the possibility of a 9-day holiday nationwide and an even longer 10-day break for employees in Sharjah due to the emirate’s four-day workweek—while others are closely watching the official moon sighting for Eid al-Adha and Arafah Day to confirm the final dates for one of the most significant holidays in the Islamic calendar.