Eid al-Adha 2025 is approaching, but the exact date remains uncertain due to the reliance on lunar observations. The question is when is it going to fall and what days will people get off work? Eid al-Adha 2025 is approaching, and while the exact date remains uncertain due to lunar observations, several countries have projected their holiday schedules. Here’s what we know so far:
Eid Al Adha in Qatar
Qatar has announced a five-day public holiday for Eid al-Adha 2025, beginning on Thursday, June 5, which coincides with Arafah Day, the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah. This day holds significant religious importance as it marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage and is a day of fasting and supplication for Muslims worldwide.
Eid Al Adha in Kuwait
In Kuwait, Eid Al Adha is expected to fall on Friday, June 6, 2025, according to astronomical predictions from the Al Ojairi Scientific Center.
The Kuwaiti Cabinet has confirmed a five-day break, suspending work across all government entities and public institutions from Thursday, June 5 to Monday, June 9. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, June 10.
We’ll keep updating this list as more countries announce their official holiday schedules—so stay tuned!
What happens when it falls on the weekend?
For those of us who enjoy a two-day weekend, if Eid Al Adha does fall from a Thursday to Sunday, we are technically losing out on two holiday dates. So, the question is…
Do we get an extra day (or days) off? Is any adjustment made?Â
To rip the bandaid off, the answer is… no.
According to the UAE Cabinet, ‘public holidays that fall on weekends will not be moved or carried forward to a weekday.’
So, if Eid Al Adha 2025 does land between June 5 (Thursday) and June 8 (Sunday), it looks like we’re in for a four-day break. Not bad—but not quite the five-day stretch some neighboring countries are getting either. Let’s see if any official announcements bring a surprise extension!
