UAE Confirms Eid Al Adha Begins May 27 as Holiday Plans Take Shape Across the Emirates

The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that Eid Al Adha will begin on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of Dhu Al Hijjah. According to official announcements reported by UAE outlets, Monday, May 18, is the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah 1447 AH, while Arafat Day will fall on Tuesday, May 26, ahead of the Eid holiday beginning the following day. The announcement gives residents, businesses and public institutions a clear timeline for one of the most important dates in the Islamic calendar. For many families across the Emirates, the confirmation allows for early planning around travel, gatherings, prayer schedules and holiday logistics. It also helps employers coordinate staffing, retail operations and customer service planning for the festive period. In the UAE, Eid Al Adha is not only a religious occasion but also a time when the country’s social calendar shifts noticeably. Mosques prepare for special prayers, families make arrangements to visit relatives, and hospitality businesses prepare for a higher volume of local and regional bookings. Hotels, restaurants and leisure destinations typically use the holiday to launch family…