Eid News – Dates, Announcements & Celebrations

Eid 2026: Working on the holiday? Know your rights

UAE Labour Law: Two ways companies must compensate you for working on a public holidays

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Eid Al Fitr 2026: Your legal rights if asked to work during a public holiday

Eid Al Fitr budget holidays under Dh2,000 from UAE

Flights, hotels and smart tips for affordable Eid getaways from the UAE

Ayn Khor is a seasonal waterfall in Salalah, Oman.

Eid Al Fitr holidays: Your guide to an Oman road trip

Plan your UAE to Oman getaway with these travel essentials

Planning a road trip from the UAE to Oman? Learn everything you need to know about visa-on-arrival eligibility, required documents, car insurance options, border crossing tips, and costs to ensure a smooth and stress-free journey.

How to extend your Eid Al Fitr 2026 break

Here’s how to use annual leave strategically around the public holiday dates in March

Residents offering Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai (2025).

Sharjah announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 holidays

Break confirmed from March 19 to 22, with work to resume on Monday, March 23

Shift-based employees will follow their usual operational schedules.

You're getting 4 days off for Eid Al Fitr — here's why

Why the 2026 Eid moon sighting won’t change your holiday length

Archive image of Eid prayer at Al Noor mosque in Sharjah

UAE announces Eid Al Fitr holidays for private sector

Eid holiday may be extended to March 22 if Ramadan lasts 30 days

UAE announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday for private sector

UAE announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday

UAE federal offices close for four days to mark Eid celebrations

UAE federal government offices to close from March 19–22 for Eid Al Fitr

Eid 2026: Popular visa-free escapes for UAE residents

Make the most of the Eid break - no visa queues, no hassle, just pack and go

Ao Nang, a resort town in southern Thailand’s Krabi Province, is known for its Andaman beaches and nearby dive spots. Thailand offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry for most UAE expatriates.

Saudi Arabia issues new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims

Guidelines cover crowd control, transport, health, and safety measures for smooth rituals

Authorities introduce measures to manage crowds and ensure smooth rituals at the Grand Mosque

Eid Al Fitr airfares from UAE double as demand surges

Japan, Europe and CIS hotspots surge as short Eid break fuels demand

Passengers at Dubai International Airport as UAE residents plan trips during Ramadan and the Eid holiday period.

Will the UAE get a 3-day or 4-day weekend for Eid?

How to get a 9-day break for Eid Al Fitr 2026 with just a few days of leave

Eid prayer being offered at Al Noor mosque in Sharjah (picture used for illustrative purposes).

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