Government employees are scheduled to resume official working hours on Monday, June 1.
The Ajman Government Human Resources Department has announced the official holiday schedule for Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha for government entities in the emirate.
According to the department, the holiday will begin on Monday, May 25, and run until Friday, May 29, 2026.
Government employees are scheduled to resume official working hours on Monday, June 1, 2026.
The announcement was issued through the department’s official social media channels.
A public moon-sighting event for the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent will be held in Dubai on May 17, 2026, with astronomical forecasts suggesting that Eid Al Adha is likely to begin on Wednesday, May 27.
Organised by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, the event at the Jebel Nazwa Trail will start at 5pm and continue until after sunset, when the crescent moon observation is completed.
The gathering is expected to see strong public participation, reflecting the importance of crescent sighting as a traditional Islamic practice that marks the start of Hijri months.
When will Eid Al Adha begin?
Eid Al Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
Based on the expected calendar calculations:
The Day of Arafah is likely to fall on Tuesday, May 26.
Eid Al Adha is expected to begin on Wednesday, May 27.
The Day of Arafah, observed a day before Eid Al Adha, is regarded as the most significant day of the Hajj pilgrimage.
However, as with all Islamic occasions, the final dates are subject to official confirmation based on moon sighting.
