Sharjah Announces 6-Day Long Weekend For Eid Al Fitr

Sharjah has officially announced its Eid Al Fitr holidays, giving public sector workers a well-deserved break to celebrate the wonderful post-Ramadan occasion. According to the Sharjah Government’s Department of Human Resources, the holiday will run from Shawwal 1 to Shawwal 3 (Islamic Calendar, 1446 AH), with work resuming on Shawwal 4. Keep reading to find out what these dates coincide with in the Georgian calendar.

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How Many Days Off Will Sharjah Have For Eid Al Fitr – 5 or 6?

The exact length of the holiday depends on the moon sighting:

• If Eid begins on Sunday, March 30, government employees will enjoy a 5-day break from Friday, March 28, to Tuesday, April 1.
• If Eid starts on Monday, March 31, the break extends to 6 days – from Friday, March 28, to Wednesday, April 2.

This means Sharjah’s public sector workers could be in for almost a week off – plenty of time to relax, celebrate with family, or even plan a quick getaway! And for that, we all have the best destination recommendations below.

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Why Is Sharjah’s Break Longer?

Sharjah operates on a four-day workweek, which means government employees already get Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays off. This system was introduced in January 2022, making their public holidays feel even longer than the rest of the UAE.

What About The Rest Of The UAE?

If you’re working in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or any of the other 4 emirates, your holiday schedule will be slightly different and by that I mean slightly shorter. Since the rest of UAE follow a Monday-to-Friday workweek, residents will get either a 4-day or 5-day holiday:

• If Eid falls on March 30 (Sunday), the break will be from Saturday, March 29, to Tuesday, April 1 (4 days).
• If Eid is on March 31 (Monday), the holiday extends to Wednesday, April 2 (5 days).

When Will We Know For Sure?

The official moon sighting in the UAE will take place on the night of March 29. If the crescent moon isn’t visible, the sighting will be repeated on March 30 night. Since Islamic months last either 29 or 30 days, the final confirmation will come only after this process. Once the moon is sighted, that will be that last day of Ramadan for 2025 and the following day will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr.

Get Ready For A Celebration!

Whether you’re getting a 4-day, 5-day, or even a 6-day break, Eid Al Fitr is shaping up to be an exciting time across the UAE. Time to start making those plans – and don’t worry, Gulf Buzz has your back with all the best recommendations of what to do this Eid Al Fitr (of course!).

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