How many days off will Uzbeks have for Eid al-Adha?

In 2026, Eid al-Adha falls on Wednesday, May 27. Consequently, a 5-day consecutive holiday period will begin for Uzbeks at the end of May.

According to the presidential decree signed on December 24, 2025, all employees will have a long break from May 27 to May 31. This creates a great opportunity to spend time with family, visit relatives, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Under the decree, Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29, are designated as additional non-working days for all employees. Saturday, May 30, will be an additional day off for those working a 6-day week, while it remains a standard weekend for those on a 5-day schedule.

Thus, regardless of the work week type, all citizens will have 5 consecutive days off at the end of May.

The holidays are distributed as follows:

• May 27, Wednesday — Eid al-Adha;

• May 28, Thursday — additional day off for everyone;

• May 29, Friday — additional day off for everyone;

• May 30, Saturday — additional day off for 6-day work week employees, regular day off for 5-day work week employees;

• May 31, Sunday — regular day off for everyone.

According to lawyer Khushnudbek Khudoyberdiyev, May 2026 may be one of the most favorable months in recent years in terms of the number of holidays.

He notes that in May, employees working a 5-day week will have a total of 14 days off, while those on a 6-day week will have 10.

"This is the month with the most holidays in recent years. I don't remember anything like this in recent times," the lawyer says.

Indeed, May 2026 is likely to be remembered for its festive and convenient calendar. Especially with an important religious holiday like Eid al-Adha falling mid-week and followed by additional days off, it creates a long vacation atmosphere.

During these days, many will have the opportunity to be with family, visit relatives, help those in need, and observe holiday traditions. Eid al-Adha is a symbol of kindness, generosity, and unity for our people.

At the same time, the long holidays are expected to be an active period for domestic tourism, resorts, and service sectors, as the 5-day break allows many to plan trips or short vacations.

In short, the end of May 2026 will be a true festive break for Uzbeks. This time, the calendar is on the people's side — 5 days off, a boost to morale, and a small "pause" from work stress.