Alright, let’s be real—who doesn’t love a long break? And when it comes to maximizing your time off, we’re practically wizards at working the system. This June, Dubai is serving up not one but two major holidays, which means with a little bit of strategic leave planning, you can enjoy a whopping 17-day break while using just seven days of annual leave. Yep, you read that right.
Two Holidays, One Genius Plan
Thanks to Eid Al Adha and Islamic New Year falling in the same month, June is looking like the ultimate cheat code for long vacations. The UAE has officially announced four days off for Eid Al Adha and one day for Islamic New Year—both confirmed to be in June (exact dates depend on moon sighting, but we’ve got a solid prediction to work with).
Now, let’s break down how to turn this into the longest possible holiday.
Hack #1: Get 8 Days Off for Eid Al Adha Using Just 3 Days of Leave
Eid Al Adha kicks off with Arafat Day, expected to fall on Thursday, June 5. This is followed by three public holiday days for Eid—meaning you’re already looking at a four-day long weekend (Thursday to Sunday).
Here’s how to stretch it even further:
Book these days off: Monday, June 2, Tuesday, June 3, and Wednesday, June 4.
The result? A glorious 9-day break (Saturday, May 31 to Sunday, June 8), with eight of those days falling in June. Hello, vacation mode!
Hack #2: Get 9 Days Off for Islamic New Year Using Just 4 Days of Leave
Islamic New Year is expected to land on Thursday, June 26 (again, moon-sighting dependent). That means we’re guaranteed a day off midweek, and that’s our golden opportunity to extend the break.
Here’s how to work your magic:
If Islamic New Year is on Thursday, June 26:
- Book off: Monday, June 23, Tuesday, June 24, Wednesday, June 25, and Friday, June 27.
- End result: 9 days off in a row (Saturday, June 21 to Sunday, June 29).
If Islamic New Year falls on Friday, June 27:
- Book off: Monday, June 23, Tuesday, June 24, Wednesday, June 25, and Thursday, June 26.
- End result: Same glorious 9-day break!
The Grand Total: 17 Days Off in June!
By playing it smart, you’re looking at 17 days of relaxation, with just 7 days of leave. Imagine what you could do with all that time—jet off on an epic getaway, master the art of doing absolutely nothing, or finally finish that Netflix series you’ve been putting off.
So, what’s the move? Get those leave requests in ASAP before your colleagues catch on. This June, Dubai is practically begging you to take the ultimate holiday—don’t miss out!
