Eid Holidays 2026 May Delay Visas and Immigration Services in 26 Countries

Travellers, foreign workers, and visa applicants may face delays across several countries during the Eid al-Adha holiday period in late May 2026.

Many government offices, immigration departments, embassies, and labour ministries are expected to shut down for several days. In some places, delays could continue even after offices reopen due to backlogs.

The exact holiday dates may still change in some countries because Eid depends on moon sightings. Still, authorities and businesses are already preparing for slower processing times.

Countries Announcing Eid al-Adha 2026 Closures

Here’s a simple country-by-country breakdown of the expected closures.

1. Algeria

Algeria is expected to close most government offices during Eid al-Adha, which may delay immigration appointments, work permit processing, and document approvals.

• Expected closure dates: May 27 to May 30, 2026
• Delays are possible for visa, residency, and labour-related applications

2. Bahrain

Bahrain is likely to announce an extended Eid public holiday for government employees, with several ministries and public service offices expected to remain closed.

• Expected closure dates: May 26 to May 30 or 31, 2026
• Immigration, labour card, and residency applications may be processed more slowly

3. Bangladesh

Bangladesh is expected to observe a week-long Eid holiday, making it one of the longest closure periods among affected countries this year.

• Closure dates: May 25 to May 31, 2026
• Passport offices, embassies, and government departments may operate with limited services

4. Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to observe a shorter Eid-related closure, and some government offices may reduce staff during the holiday period.

• Closure date: June 6, 2026
• Certain municipal and administrative services could face temporary delays

5. Brunei

Brunei will observe Eid al-Adha with a public holiday, and some government counters and public offices may remain unavailable during the celebration.

• Closure date: May 27, 2026
• Travellers may experience slower processing for official services

6. Egypt

Egypt is expected to close government ministries and public offices for several days as the country marks Eid al-Adha with nationwide celebrations.

• Closure dates: May 26 to May 30, 2026
• Visa approvals, residency services, and permit processing could take longer than usual

7. India

Several Indian states are expected to observe Eid al-Adha as a public holiday, temporarily pausing government services and official appointments.

• Closure date: May 27, 2026
• Some passport offices, FRRO services, and visa centres may operate with reduced staff.

8. Indonesia

Indonesia is expected to observe a shorter Eid break, though government offices and administrative services may still experience temporary interruptions.

• Closure dates: May 27 to May 28, 2026
• Travellers should prepare for slower document and immigration processing

9. Iraq

Iraq is expected to close government offices for multiple days during Eid, affecting public services and administrative operations across the country.

• Expected closure dates: May 27 to May 30, 2026
• Immigration, residency, and labour approvals may face delays after reopening

10. Iraqi Kurdistan

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is also expected to suspend many public services as part of the Eid holiday celebrations.

• Expected closure dates: May 27 to May 30, 2026
• Applicants may experience delays in regional immigration and government services

11. Jordan

Jordan is expected to announce a multi-day Eid holiday, with ministries and government offices likely to remain closed throughout the celebration period.

• Closure dates: May 25 to May 30, 2026
• Work permits, visa applications, and residency services could slow significantly

12. Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is expected to observe Eid al-Adha with a one-day public holiday, affecting normal government operations for the day.

• Closure date: May 27, 2026
• Some public offices and consular services may remain unavailable temporarily

13. Kosovo

Kosovo will observe Eid al-Adha as a public holiday, with some government departments expected to close or operate with fewer staff members.

• Closure date: May 28, 2026
• Administrative and immigration services may take longer than usual

14. Kyrgyzstan

Authorities in Kyrgyzstan are expected to confirm a one-day Eid closure as part of the country’s official public holiday calendar.

• Likely closure date: May 27, 2026
• Government counters and document services could experience temporary delays

15. Kuwait

Kuwait is expected to implement a long Eid break across government sectors, including immigration and labour-related departments.

• Expected closure dates: May 26 to May 30 or 31, 2026
• Residency renewals, work permits, and civil ID services may slow down considerably

16. Lebanon

Lebanon is expected to close public offices for Eid celebrations, with some services likely to remain limited even after reopening.

• Expected closure dates: May 27 to May 28, 2026
• Administrative and immigration-related processing may take additional time

17. Morocco

Morocco is expected to observe Eid al-Adha with a short government holiday that may temporarily affect public service operations nationwide.

• Expected closure dates: May 27 to May 28, 2026
• Visa and administrative processing could move more slowly during this period

18. North Macedonia

North Macedonia is not expected to announce official Eid-related government closures, and most public services should continue normally.

• No official closure dates announced
• Government offices are expected to remain open

19. Pakistan

Pakistan will observe Eid al-Adha with multiple public holidays, leading to temporary disruptions in government and consular services.

• Closure dates: May 26 to May 28, 2026
• Passport, visa, and immigration services may face backlogs after the holidays

20. Oman

Oman is expected to announce an extended Eid holiday, with many ministries and public offices likely to remain closed throughout the celebration.

• Expected closure dates: May 26 to May 30, 2026
• Labour clearances, visas, and residency applications may process more slowly

21. Qatar

Qatar is likely to shut most government departments during Eid al-Adha, affecting a range of public and immigration services.

• Expected closure dates: May 26 to May 30, 2026
• Delays are possible for visa approvals and labour-related applications

22. Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is expected to observe one of the region’s longest Eid holidays, with widespread government closures across the Kingdom.

• Expected closure dates: May 26 to May 31 or June 1, 2026
• Major delays are possible for visas, residency permits, and labour ministry approvals

23. Singapore

Singapore will observe Hari Raya Haji and the Vesak Day observed holiday within the same period, creating back-to-back public holiday disruptions.

• Closure date: May 27, 2026, for Hari Raya Haji
• Closure date: June 1, 2026, for Vesak Day observed
• Some government and consular services may operate with limited staffing

24. Tunisia

Tunisia is expected to close government offices for several days as part of the Eid al-Adha holiday celebrations across the country.

• Expected closure dates: May 27 to May 29, 2026
• Public services and immigration processing may temporarily slow down

25. Türkiye

Türkiye is expected to implement a long Eid holiday period, which could impact government operations and administrative services nationwide.

• Closure dates: May 25 to May 29, 2026
• Residency permits, immigration appointments, and public services may face delays.

26. United Arab Emirates

The UAE is expected to announce a week-long Eid break, with many government entities and public service centres temporarily shutting operations.

• Closure dates: May 25 to May 31, 2026
• Visa stamping, Emirates ID services, labour approvals, and immigration processing may slow significantly.

What Travellers and Visa Applicants Should Know

If you have an upcoming visa appointment, work permit application, residency renewal, or embassy submission, it’s a good idea to prepare early.

Many countries experience application backlogs before and after Eid holidays, especially in immigration and labour departments.

Travellers flying during this period should also expect busier airports, higher ticket prices, and slower customer support services in some destinations.