Dubai, Dec. 17 -- The arrival of the new year also brings the much-anticipated holidays associated with Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, offering a possible long weekend for UAE residents planning trips and family gatherings.

Unlike other holidays, the dates of Eid cannot be shifted, as they are determined by the Islamic Hijri calendar and confirmed through moon sightings, in accordance with the UAE's official public holiday law. However, astronomical calculations enable experts to forecast the likely dates.

Eid al-Fitr 2026

Eid al-Fitr in 2026 is expected to be held on Friday, March 20, according to the predictions. The chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, said the crescent moon, which marks the beginning of R...