Eid Al Adha in UAE: Sharjah announces 4-day holiday for public sector
Sharjah authorities have announced a four-day public holiday for Eid Al Adha.
The holiday will begin on the Day of Arafah, June 5 and will continue till June 8, 2025. Official king hours will resume on Monday, June 9, 2025, except for employees working on a shift basis.
This holiday has been announced for departments, authorities, and institutions of the Sharjah Government.
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