When is Eid al Adha 2024? What Are The Public and Private Sector Dates?
Bazaar Arabia shares a list of expected dates for the four-day public and private sector holiday
When is Eid al Adha 2024? Bazaar Arabia shares everything we know about the long weekend for UAE public and private sector workers here.
The post vacation blues are a real thing — and the news that the next public holiday isn’t for months to come could not have helped. The best remedy? Start planning a vacation (or staycation.) Ahead of this year’s public and private sector holidays, Bazaar Arabia shares everything you need to know about Eid al Adha 2024.
What is Eid al Adha?
For Muslims around the world, these days celebrate Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail’s faith and trust in God as well as their obedience to Him.
Muslims honour this event by gathering together and eating meat — usually lamb, mutton or beef.
When is Eid al Adha 2024?
While it has yet to be confirmed Eid al Adha 2024 is expected to land sometime between June 16-19, 2024; approximately 70 days after Eid al Fitr 2024, Eid al Adha 2024 follows the Islamic calendar and is expected to correspond with days 10 to 12 with the Islamic month Dhul Hijjah.
The reason the dates aren’t officially announced until a few days before the confirmed holiday is that the Islamic calendar follows the lunar months and is approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, hence all public and private sectors holidays are subject to moon sightings.
This means UAE public and private sector workers can expect to have between three to four days off work, with Saturday, June 15; Sunday, June 16; Monday, June 17 and/or Tuesday, June 18 potentially being announced as the holiday dates.
UAE Public Holidays 2024: The Full List For Public And Private Sector Workers
Eid Al Fitr 2024: 4 Days
Spanning a period of 4 days, the second public holiday of 2024 celebrates Eid Al Fitr—commencing on the 29th day of Ramadan until the 3rd day of Shawwal. The exact dates are predicated upon lunar sightings which are yet to be announced by the UAE government.
Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha 2024: 4 Days
The UAE Cabinet has yet to confirm what will likely be another 4 days off in honour of Arafah Day and the Feast of Sacrifice. The precise dates are subject to official government announcements as per lunar sightings.
Islamic New Year 2024
Subject to lunar lightings, the fourth public holiday of the year will commemorate the Islamic New Year.
Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday 2024: 1 Day
Confirmed to take place on September 29, 2024 the fifth public holiday of the year celebrate Prophet Mohammad’s birthday. The date is, however, subject to lunar sightings and might change.
National Day Long Weekend 2024: 4 Days
Spanning a period of 4 days, the final public holiday of 2024 is also a long weekend. In commemoration of UAE National Day, residents of the UAE will have the following days off: November 30, December 1, December 2, and December 3. This constitutes a 4-day-long weekend.
Eid al Adha 2024 Long Weekend: Where To Go and What To Do
From Fujairah to Dubai, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia shares a list of our favourite UAE staycation destinations, ideal for those looking to unwind poolside with a good book or podcast.
Or, perhaps, you’re planning an evening out?
Bazaar Arabia has a list of the best restaurants in Dubai here; from fine-dining to date night ideas, these are the best dining options in town.
Be it the best Italian restaurants in Dubai, our favourite restaurants in Abu Dhabi or our editors’ picks (see a full list of our favourite Gault&Millau award-winning eateries here in Dubai), Harper’s Bazaar Arabia has you sorted when it comes to narrowing down where to make dinner reservations.
On the hunt for the best pool day in Dubai?
Make the most of the cooler weather and consider a pool day with a few friends (perhaps at Aura Sky Pool or Drift Beach Dubai) at a few of our favourite luxe poolside destinations.
For more information, please visit the Official Portal of the UAE Government.
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