New Delhi, March 18: Saudi Arabia has officially announced the public holiday schedule for Eid al-Fitr 2026, bringing clarity for employees across government, private, and non-profit sectors. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development confirmed that the Eid break will last four days, from March 18 to March 21, 2026.

For private and non-profit sector employees, the holiday will begin at the end of the workday on March 18, which corresponds to the 29th day of Ramadan. The four-day break will continue until March 21, with employees expected to resume normal working hours on Sunday, March 22. Eid 2026 Moon Sighting: Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, US and Other Countries To Sight Shawwal Crescent Today.

Government employees in Saudi Arabia are also likely to receive a similar holiday duration, although detailed implementation is usually communicated through official circulars issued to individual departments. The holiday schedule aligns with Saudi labour laws, which mandate time off for employees during major Islamic festivals. Eid 2026 Date in India: When Is Eid Ul Fitr and Shawwal Moon Sighting?

Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates has also announced its Eid holiday schedule. Federal government employees will enjoy a break from March 19 to March 22, while private sector employees will have holidays from March 19 to March 21. If Ramadan extends to 30 days, the UAE private sector holiday may be extended by an additional day.

The exact date of Eid al-Fitr 2026 depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. If the moon is sighted on the evening of March 18, Eid will be celebrated on March 19. Otherwise, it will fall on March 20 if Ramadan completes 30 days.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with special prayers, festive meals, and family gatherings, making it one of the most significant Islamic festivals worldwide.

TruLY Score by LatestLY
Rating:3

TruLY Score 3 – Believable; Needs Further Research | On a Trust Scale of 0-5 this article has scored 3 on LatestLY, this article appears believable but may need additional verification. It is based on reporting from news websites or verified journalists (NDTV), but lacks supporting official confirmation. Readers are advised to treat the information as credible but continue to follow up for updates or confirmations

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Mar 18, 2026 05:15 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).