UAE: Eid Al-Adha Holiday for Federal Government from Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, 2025
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced that the Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha holidays for federal ministries and entities for the year 1446 AH will begin on Thursday, June 5, 2025 (corresponding to 9 Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH), and will continue until Sunday, June 8, 2025 (12 Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH). Official working hours will resume on Monday, June 9, 2025.
The Authority posted on its official account on platform "X":
"According to a circular from the Authority, the Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha holidays for federal ministries and entities for the year 1446 AH will begin on Thursday, June 5, 2025, and continue until Sunday, June 8, 2025. Work will resume on Monday, June 9, 2025."
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