To the private sector employees, the Eid Al Fitr holiday is to commence officially in the United Arab Emirates in 2026 and should generate national interest and excitement. Ramadan is coming to a close, the holy month is drawing near, and now the UAE Government says the Eid break starts (the duration of the holiday announced).
Eid Al Fitr is the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, in the Islamic calendar, and is one of the most important festive holidays. And in the UAE, private sector workers and public sector workers will find themselves on paid leave this time around to allow families to celebrate, complete their religious responsibilities and join in communal celebrations.
The latest announcement stated that a public and private sector holiday dedicated to Eid Al Fitr will begin immediately after Ramadan ends, said the day before. But the duration of the break is unclear, and will depend on the moon sighting of Ramadan. If that holy month is completed in full in 30 days an order some religious authorities say will apply the holiday period can continue to Sunday, March 22, 2026, according to some religious authorities.
The final decision would take place after the Emirates’ moon-sighting committee, which observes Muslim observances, confirmed Ramadan’s end, government officials said. You are complying with Islam and Islamic teachings that indicate beginnings and endings of months are based upon lunar rather than calendar time measurements. Business owners, workers and residents should be informed in any official manner, such as an announcement of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), or through the local media agency.
A number of businesses already prepare to alter their working hours in advance to find a time slot for the month before the holiday. A larger Eid holiday for the private sector would not just encourage private sector employees to travel and join their family, but would also be part of cultural events across the UAE. Filled with Eid Al Fitr, families anticipate more community gatherings, feasts and prayers.
