UAE Announces 4-Day Eid Al Adha Holiday for Private Sector

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) in the UAE has announced a four-day, paid holiday for private sector employees across the country to mark Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha.

The holiday runs from Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, 2025, with employees returning to their work on Monday, June 9. The public sector will observe a similar Eid break as announced previously.

According to the UAE labor law, employees who work during public holidays must either have another day off or be paid additional pay. Employees must be paid their regular salary plus at least 50% additional pay for that day.

On the occasion of Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha, the period from Thursday 5 June to Sunday 8 June 2025 will be an official paid holiday for all private sector employees across the UAE. Adha Mubarak. #MOHRE #UAEGov #UAE #EidAlAdha pic.twitter.com/vywJW8g4Jl

— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) May 29, 2025

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Eid Al Adha is one of the most celebrated Islamic holy days in the world and usually brings long-distance travel and staycation plans. Residents of the UAE are already looking at local hotel deals and short GCC getaways to get the best out of the planned long weekend.