If you’re constantly counting down to your next getaway, we’ve got fantastic news! This June, Dubai residents can stretch their holiday time with a little strategic planning. With Eid Al Adha and Islamic New Year both falling in the same month, you can turn just seven days of annual leave into a whopping 17-day break in UAE. Yes, really!
Get 17 Days Off With Just 7 Days Of Leave In UAE!
The UAE’s official public holidays for 2025 confirm that:
- Eid Al Adha comes with a four-day break.
- Islamic New Year brings an additional day off.
Since these holidays follow the Hijri calendar and the lunar cycle, exact dates will only be confirmed closer to the time. But astronomers predict both will land in June, so let’s get planning!
Here’s How You Can Do It
Plan 1: Take 3 Days Off, Get 9 Days Of Holiday!
Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha could start on Thursday, June 5, with public holidays running until Sunday, June 8. That’s already a four-day weekend! But if you add Monday, June 2, Tuesday, June 3, and Wednesday, June 4 as annual leave days, you’ll unlock a nine-day break (May 31 – June 8). That’s almost a mini summer vacation!
Plan 2: Take 4 Days Off, Get Another 9-Day Break!
Islamic New Year is expected to fall on Thursday, June 26. Depending on the lunar cycle, the month of Dhu Al Hijjah could last 29 or 30 days. Here’s how to play it smart:
- If Islamic New Year is on Thursday, June 26, book Monday, June 23 – Wednesday, June 25, and Friday, June 27 as leave days.
- If Islamic New Year falls on Friday, June 27, take Monday, June 23 – Thursday, June 26 off.
Either way, this setup gives you another nine-day holiday (June 21 – June 29) with just four leave days used.
The Grand Total: 17 Days Off!
By combining both holiday hacks, you’ll be off from May 31 to June 8 and then again from June 21 to June 29—all by using only seven days of annual leave.
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Time To Plan Your Getaway!
Whether you’re dreaming of a beach retreat, a city adventure, or simply extra sleep, this is your chance to make June count. Get those leave requests in before your colleagues catch on—holiday gold like this doesn’t come often!
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