Eid Al-Adha Festivities, Offers and Operating Hours

27 May, 2025

As Eid Al-Adha is expected to be on June 6, Campus & Community (C&C) extends our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. May this joyous occasion bring health, happiness, and prosperity. Eid Mubarak! 

To help you plan for the holiday, please take note of the following updates to services and activities during Eid. 

Eid Holiday Operating Hours 

During the Eid break, some facilities and services will operate on adjusted schedules, including KAUST Health, transportation, restaurants, retail outlets, and more. See below for details. 

Food & Retail Hours 

  • All food and retail outlets along the University Spine will be closed, except for the Campus Diner from June 6 to 11.  
  • Other food and retail outlets in the community will have adjusted hours, which may vary. Please check the Food and Retail pages for updates before visiting.

KAUST Health   

  • Emergency Services (911) and the Emergency Department will remain open 24/7.  
  • The clinic will be closed from Thursday, June 5, and will reopen on Tuesday, June 10.
  • The Family and Child Support Center will close on Thursday, June 5. It will reopen again on Tuesday, June 10.

Transportation 

  • No work haul, Makkah, Madinah, or Jeddah medical buses will operate during the Eid holiday. 
  • The Bus Services page will be updated before Eid with the revised schedule. 
  • Airport Shuttle: Complimentary airport shuttle buses to Terminal 1 will be available from June 4 to June 8. Learn More  

Travel services  

Pet Services  

  • The IAC Vet clinic will be closed during the Eid Holiday from June 6 to 10, reopening on June 11. Their clinic in Jeddah will be open after the second day of Eid from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 
  • The Royal Pet services will also be closed starting June 6 and will resume on June 11 for grooming and on June 12 for vet services.  

Recreation 

  • The Bowling Alley will be exceptionally open on Sunday, June 8, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 
  • The Climbing Wall will also be open on Monday, June 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  

Mailroom services  

  • UPS mailroom will be closed from June 5 to 8 and resume normal operations on June 9.    

Restaurant specials  

Discover a variety of Eid dining offers available across KAUST! New offers will be updated regularly—check the Offers Page for the latest updates. 


Travel offers  

Planning to travel this Eid? Exclusive holiday packages are available for the KAUST community from Kanoo. Learn more.   

Staycation fun at KAUST 

With the summer season and Eid Al-Adha just around the corner, discover exciting activities to enjoy with your friends and family at KAUST and nearby! 

The curated Summer Staycation Activities webpage is your go-to resource for finding the best indoor recreational areas, pools, camps and programs for kids, special events, offers, and more. So, get ready to make the most of your summer right here on campus.    

 

 

Share your Eid experience at KAUST with us on our Instagram page @KAUST.Life or use #KAUSTLife to get featured.   

Wishing you and your families Eid Mubarak!   

 

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY