UAE declares 4 days of Eid holiday for public sector; will private sector get extra day? |World News

As Ramadan begins, the UAE has confirmed official Eid holiday arrangements for federal government employees and the private sector, providing clear information to workers and businesses ahead of the holiday.The Federal Government Human Resources Authority and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation jointly announced that employees of federal government entities will observe the Eid al-Fitr holiday from Thursday, March 19, 2026 to Sunday, March 22, 2026. Official business hours will resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.For private sector employees, the holiday will begin on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and run until Saturday, March 21, 2026. However, the authorities confirmed that if Ramadan ends for 30 days, the private sector rest period will be extended until Sunday, March 22, 2026.The announcement applies across the UAE and follows the established framework governing holiday schedules for the public and private sectors. By common practice, the conditional extension for private sector employees is directly linked to the duration of Ramadan.Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is one of the most important religious holidays in the Islamic calendar. By confirming dates in advance, authorities are allowing employees, families and businesses to plan travel, gatherings and operations over the festive period.