Eid al Adha 2024 is expected to fall on Sunday, June 16 to Tuesday, June 18 as per the Islamic calendar. The exact dates are dependent on the sighting of the moon and will be confirmed closer to the time by UAE officials.
Eid al Adha is the second largest Islamic holiday that follows Eid al Fitr. It honors the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son when commanded by God before God intervened and sent a sheep to take his son’s place.
The occasion is usually marked with a few days off for both the public and private sectors. However, as Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar, the exact dates are only confirmed once the new moon has been officially sighted.
The next long public holiday after Eid al Adha will be Eid al Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr 2024 is likely to fall between Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12, resulting in a potential 9-day break.
So while Eid al Adha 2024 is still some months away, it will be a welcome 4-day weekend for those who have Saturday and Sunday off. Mark your calendars for June 16-18 once the dates are confirmed.