This is what we’ve been waiting for all Summer! At least those of us who’re working. The much awaited Eid Al Adha holidays have been announced for both the private and public sector in the UAE. The UAE government has declared that the private sector will enjoy three days off from Monday, August 20 to Wednesday, August 22. All work resumes on Thursday, August 23. Don’t forget to set that alarm and wake up on time for work on Thursday. 

The lucky public sector gets a much longer holiday starting from August 19 up to August 25. That’s a whole week! Truly an Eid blessing indeed.

The announcement was made after Saudi Arabia sighted the Zul Hijjah moon on Saturday August 11.

Eid is a very exciting time in Dubai and for those happy public sector employees who can spare the time to travel out of the country, check this list out !

For the sad but content private sector employees like myself who plan on spending their holidays here, these are the things you could do to make the most out of your short vacation.

Have a blessed Eid !