UAE Announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 Holidays For Private Sector Employees

Private sector employees in the UAE will get a paid holiday on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr from Sunday, March 30 until Tuesday, April 1.

This holiday applies to all employees in the sector across the country, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) announced late Tuesday, March 18.

If the holy month of Ramadan concludes in the 30th day, the holiday will be extended to Wednesday, April 2, the ministry added. Therefore, the duration of the break will depend on the Shawwal Moon sighting, potentially resulting in a four-or five-day weekend for employees. Islamic months last for 29 or 30 days, depending on when the Moon is sighted.

The UAE's Moon sighting committee will begin observing the crescent on March 29. If the crescent is spotted that evening, Eid holidays will fall on March 30, 31, and April 1, according to the Gregorian calendar, resulting in a four-day break (Saturday to Tuesday).

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However, if the Moon is not sighted and Ramadan completes 30 days, the first day of Shawwal will be on March 31. In this case, Eid holidays will be observed on March 31, April 1, and April 2, giving residents an extended five-day break, including the weekend (Saturday to Wednesday).

According to astronomical calculations by the Dubai Astronomy Group, Ramadan is likely to complete 30 days . This means Eid Al Fitr is expected to give residents five days off.

Public sector employees will also get similar days of holidays. A unified holiday policy implemented in the UAE for public and private sector workers ensures all employees get equal breaks throughout the year.

With less than 15 days for the holidays, residents have already made plans for the break. Travel agencies report a shift towards family-oriented, experience-based trips , with travellers opting for immersive holiday adventures over conventional getaways.

Airfares on popular routes have surged by 15-20 per cent, while hotel rates have increased by 20-30 per cent during peak travel periods with the growing demand, according to agencies. As a result, all-inclusive holiday packages have become a cost-effective option for travellers.

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