The Emirate of Sharjah has officially declared its Eid Al Fitr holiday schedule for public sector employees, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. According to the Sharjah Human Resources Department, government staff will enjoy a four-day break commencing Thursday, March 19, 2026, through Sunday, March 22, with regular operations resuming on Monday, March 23.
This early announcement enables both governmental departments and employees to strategically organize their schedules around one of the most significant religious observances in the Islamic calendar. The timing provides adequate preparation window for residents and businesses to coordinate festivities and family gatherings.
Concurrently, federal authorities including the UAE Federal Authority for Government Human Resources and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation have synchronized holiday declarations across sectors. Federal government employees will mirror Sharjah’s four-day holiday timeframe, while private sector workers are scheduled to receive a slightly shorter break from March 19 to March 21.
Notably, authorities have specified a contingency provision: should Ramadan extend to its full 30-day duration, private sector employees will receive an additional day off, extending their holiday through Sunday, March 22. This coordinated approach ensures nationwide synchronization while accommodating religious uncertainties inherent in the lunar calendar-based observance.