The countdown to UAE’s first long weekend of 2025 is on, and Dubai residents couldn’t be more excited for their getaways! Eid Al Fitr is just around the corner, and the UAE government has confirmed that we’ll have at least three official days off – possibly even four or five, depending on the length of Ramadan. I have all the details on how long our Eid Al Fitr public holiday will be, so keep reading to find out more.
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Expected Dates For Eid Al Fitr
As we all know, Ramadan started on Saturday, March 1, which means it’s far easier for us to predict when Eid Al Fitr will begin. However, because the Islamic calendar follows lunar sightings, the exact date can only be officially confirmed closer to the time.
Here’s what we know so far:
- If Ramadan lasts 29 days: Eid will start on Sunday, March 30 – meaning public holidays on Sunday, March 30, Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1. Paired with Saturday, March 29, that’s a four-day long weekend!
- If Ramadan lasts 30 days: Eid will start on Monday, March 31 – meaning holidays on Monday, March 31, Tuesday, April 1, and Wednesday, April 2. That means a five-day weekend when combined with Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, weekend!
Public Holiday Rules For Eid
When the UAE Cabinet announced the public holidays for 2025, they confirmed that the Eid Al Fitr holiday would run from Ramadan 30 (if the month is 30 days) until Shawwal 3. The government also introduced a new rule allowing some public holidays to be carried over if they fall on a weekend. However, this does not apply to Eid Al Fitr or Eid Al Adha – so if Ramadan is 29 days and Eid starts on Sunday, March 30 we will not get any extra days for these celebrations during the working week.
Time To Plan Your Getaway!
With UAE’s first long break on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to start planning that Eid Al Fitr vacation. Whether you’re looking for a quick staycation or an exciting international escape, it’s best to book early before flights, hotels, Paid leave dates at your work get filled up! And you know Gulf Buzz always has your back with the best recommendation, read below for some vaycay inspo!
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