Eid Al Adha in UAE on May 27, 2026: Official Holiday Dates Confirmed

  • UAE
  • May 17, 2026

The UAE Fatwa Council has officially announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon on Sunday evening. Consequently, Monday, May 18, 2026, marks the first day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. According to the official declaration, the Day of Arafah will be observed on Tuesday, May 26, followed by the first day of Eid Al Adha on Wednesday, May 27.

The timely announcement provides critical clarity for the public and private sectors, as well as the expatriate community finalizing travel and logistical preparations for the long holiday period.

  • Related Posts

    • UAE
    • October 21, 2026
    • 5 views
    • 1 minute Read
    UAE to build 16-lane E-911 highway connecting Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah

    The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has issued a tender for engineering consultancy and design services for the country’s fourth major federal highway. Designated as the E-911, the 68km…

    Read more

    UAE aviation authority warns of flight delays due to weather fluctuations and low visibility

    The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has warned that ongoing weather fluctuations and reduced horizontal visibility may impact flight operations across the country on Saturday. The authority stated that…

    Read more

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *