The crescent moon has been spotted and Eid Al Adha 2026 dates have been confirmed in the UAE.
Eid Al Adha 2026 has been confirmed on the UAE and it will begin on Wednesday, May 27 authorities confirmed today.
The Crescent Sighting Committee was out to sight the moon and they has invited specialists, astronomers, and community members to observe the sky after sunset on the 29th of Dhul Qadah, which is May 17. In previous moon sightings, the UAE has used drones to assist in sighting the moon for Eid and it’s likely to be the same for Eid Al Adha 2026.
The UAE’s moon-sighting committee observed the crescent moon on the evening of Sunday, May 17, which confirms the start of Dhu Al Hijjah, the 12th and final month in the Islamic calendar.
It means Dhu Al Hijjah will begin on Monday, May 18, confirming the start dates of Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha. The official dates confirmed after the moon sighting, the Day of Arafah will fall on Tuesday May 26, with Eid Al Adha to begin on Wednesday May 27.
So what days will be public holidays?
Official public holidays will be Tuesday May 26 until Friday May 29. So many people will get a significant break off. The UAE has already confirmed the holidays for the public sector which is the full working week from Monday May 25 to Friday May 29, giving a total of nine days off.
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