Get ready for a long weekend, as the dates for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday 2021 in Abu Dhabi have been announced.
The government has confirmed the Eid holiday dates for the private sector – and it looks set to start on Tuesday May 11.
Earlier today (Tuesday May 4) the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced a paid holiday for the private sector, starting from Ramadan 29 until Shawwal 3, 1442 Hijri.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced a paid holiday for the private sector starting from Ramadan 29 until Shawwal 3, 1442 Hijri, on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. #EidMubarak pic.twitter.com/PYHXuNGtXW
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With Ramadan 29 expected to fall on Tuesday May 11, the Eid Al-Fitr holiday could mark the first five-day weekend of the year.
Shawwal 3 is expected to fall on Saturday May 15 – however, this will be confirmed by the moon sighting committee.
The holiday for public sector workers will also start on Ramadan 29, which was confirmed by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources today (Tuesday May 4).
Eid al-Fitr holiday for the Federal Government is from
29th of #Ramadan until the 3rd of Shawwal
According to the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources Circular pic.twitter.com/N81Rry2LBT
— FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) May 4, 2021
Already planning your Eid holiday? We’ve rounded up all the very best things to do in Abu Dhabi this Eid Al-Fitr right here.
Thinking further ahead? Here are the upcoming public holidays in Abu Dhabi in 2021.
9 Zul Hijjah: Arafat Day (Expected to be July 18)
10,11,12 Zul Hijjah: Eid Al Adha (Expected to be July 19)
August 12 : Islamic New Year
October 21: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday
December 1: Commemoration Day
December 2-3: National Day
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