Qatar declares 5-day break for Eid Al Adha 2025

Residents in the UAE and Qatar are preparing for an extended break as both countries have announced tentative public holidays for Eid Al Adha, subject to the moon sighting that determines the start of Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar.

The moon-sighting committee is scheduled to convene on Monday, May 27. If the crescent moon is sighted, Dhul Hijjah will commence on Tuesday, May 28. Otherwise, it will begin on Wednesday, May 29. Consequently, the Day of Arafah—considered the holiest day in Islam—will fall on either Thursday, June 5, or Friday, June 6. Eid Al Adha will be celebrated the day following Arafah Day.

In the United Arab Emirates, Arafah Day will be a public holiday, followed by a three-day Eid break covering Dhul Hijjah 10 to 12. This places the tentative Eid holiday from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8, offering residents a long weekend.

Meanwhile, Qatar has declared public holidays starting from the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah until the 13th, aligning with the full duration of the Hajj rituals. The final confirmation of these dates will depend on the official moon sighting announcement.

Both countries have reminded citizens and residents that final holiday dates will be formally confirmed closer to the event.