UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced Thursday that the private sector will enjoy four days off.

According to the ministry, the holiday for Eid Al Adha will begin on 9th Dhu Al Hijjah (Day of Arafat), which corresponds to Friday, 8th July, and end on Monday, 11th July. Tuesday, July 12 will be the first day of official working.

Workers in the private sector in the UAE will be paid for the four days off.

According to the UAE Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, Eid Al Adha holidays for federal entities and ministries will fall from July 8 to July 11. On Tuesday, July 12, work will resume as usual.