Eid al Adha Holiday Closures
August 13, 2018
The situation
Government offices across the Middle East will be closed due to the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday as follows:
- United Arab Emirates: Ministries and federal departments will be closed August 19-23 and will reopen August 26.
- Saudi Arabia: Ministries and other government entities will be closed August 14-26.
- Kuwait: Ministries and other government entities will be closed from August 19-23 and will reopen August 26.
- Bahrain: Although no official announcements have been made yet, it is expected that ministries and other government entities will be closed August 19-25.
- Qatar: Ministries and other government entities will be closed August 19-27.
- Oman: Ministries and other government entities will be closed August 19-26.
Impact
Employers and employees should expect longer processing times for various immigration applications during and after the closures.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
