The UAE has announced that all public and private sector entities will observe a holiday for Eid Al Fitr 2026, following the conclusion of Ramadan.
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) confirmed that all federal ministries, institutions, and public sector entities will be on holiday from March 19 to 22, with working hours resuming on March 23.
For UAE private sector employees, the holiday will run from March 19 to 21. Authorities confirmed that if Ramadan lasts 30 days, the holiday for private sector workers will be extended to include March 22.
The decision follows the moon sighting, which marks the conclusion of Ramadan.
