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ICP Eid Al Adha Working Hours 2026 Are Adjusted, Here’s What Every Resident Needs to Do Before Visiting
If you have an Emirates ID to collect, a residency stamp to sort, or any ICP service centre visit planned around the Eid Al Adha break, the ICP Eid Al Adha working hours 2026 announcement from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security is the one update you cannot afford to miss.
So What Has ICP Actually Said?
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, better known as ICP, has confirmed that its service centres across the UAE will operate on adjusted working hours during the Eid Al Adha holiday for 1447H (2026). The authority issued the guidance on 23 May 2026 via its official channels, flagging that timings are not a blanket, one-size-fits-all schedule. Hours can shift depending on which centre you are heading to and which specific service you need.
In plain terms: the centre near you may open later, close earlier, or run on a reduced counter setup compared to a normal working day. Some services, particularly those requiring a physical counter visit, like biometric capture or document collection, may only be available during tighter windows or by pre-booked appointment. The safest move is to verify your specific centre’s schedule directly on the ICP official website or app before you leave home.
Why This Hits Harder Than a Typical Long Weekend
Eid Al Adha is one of the UAE’s most significant public holidays, and it consistently triggers a spike in last-minute ICP requests. Residents planning to travel during the break often scramble to collect Emirates IDs, get residency stamps processed, or push through pending visa applications before they fly. When service windows shrink, that demand gets squeezed into fewer operating hours, meaning queues build faster, appointment slots disappear quickly, and anything left to the final day before the holiday can easily slip past the deadline.
- Authority: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)
- Holiday Period: Eid Al Adha 1447H, 2026
- What’s Changing: Service centre working hours are adjusted; timings vary by centre and service type
- Services Most Affected: Emirates ID collection, residency stamping, entry permit processing, biometric appointments
- Digital Alternative: Application submission, status tracking, and fee payment remain available via ICP’s online portal and app where applicable
- Verification Source: ICP official website and official social channels (@UAEICP)
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has adjusted its service centre hours for Eid Al Adha 1447H (2026), and the exact timings can differ from one centre to the next. If you have anything time-sensitive, Emirates ID, residency, or visa-related, get it done before the holiday window or confirm your centre’s hours before making the trip. When in doubt, go digital first and save the in-person visit for what genuinely cannot be done online.
