When is Eid Al-Adha 2022: next UAE public holidays 2022

Returning to work post-Eid Al-Fitr, we are all wondering the same thing: when is the next UAE public holiday? And when is Eid Al-Adha 2022?

Thankfully, there is not too long to wait for the next UAE long weekend as Eid Al- Adha is expected to land on Saturday July 9 and last until Tuesday July 12. Meaning that the next public holiday in the UAE is just two months away.

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This could mean UAE residents get a four-day weekend in July, which is certainly exciting. After all, who doesn’t appreciate time away from work to rest and recharge. Staycation, anyone?

What is Eid Al-Adha?

Wondering what and when is Eid Al-Adha 2022 exactly? Eid Al-Adha translates to the “Festival of Sacrifice” and is one of the most important dates in the Islamic calendar.

It comes after Eid Al-Fitr, which this year, was celebrated from Sunday May 1 to Monday May 2 and resulted in private and public workers in Dubai having an extended break.

When is Eid Al-Adha 2022?

Based on the lunar cycle and Islamic calendar, Eid Al-Adha is thought to take place this year on Saturday July 9 and last until Tuesday July 12. If the predicted dates are correct, it will mean that a four-day weekend will be enjoyed by UAE residents.

Don’t book anything yet, as the final announcement of these dates is subject to the moon sighting and will be confirmed by official government bodies closer to the time.

Eid Al-Adha is not the only public holiday left for 2022.

UAE Commemoration Day and National Day will be public holidays and are expected to lead to extended weekends.

Islamic New Year and the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) are also usually marked with public holidays, but this year it is predicted that they will fall on Saturdays and will not result in long weekend breaks.

Sat Jul 9-Tue Jul 12 (anticipated).