whens eid al-adha
Eid al-Adha in 2026 is expected to fall on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, in most calendars that use astronomical calculations, but the exact day in each country will still depend on local moon sighting.
Quick Scoop: When’s Eid al-Adha?
- Most major Islamic calendars currently list Eid al-Adha 2026 on 10 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 , which corresponds to Wednesday, 27 May 2026 in the Gregorian calendar.
- The Day of Arafah (9 Dhul-Hijjah) is therefore expected to be Tuesday, 26 May 2026.
- In some global “holiday forecast” sites you might see slightly different wording like “starting at sundown of Tuesday 26 May and ending at sundown of Wednesday 27 May,” reflecting how Islamic days begin at sunset.
Why dates online don’t always match
Because the Islamic calendar is lunar , the month of Dhul-Hijjah only begins once the new crescent moon is sighted (or officially declared), so:
- Astronomical forecasts give a predicted date (here: 27 May 2026).
- Your local mosque or religious authority may adjust it by a day based on:
- Local moon sighting
- Following Saudi/Hajj announcements
- Following a particular fiqh council or national body
So practically, you can plan around Wednesday 27 May 2026 for Eid al-Adha 2026, but you’ll want to double‑check with your local masjid or Islamic authority as Dhul-Hijjah gets closer, since the final confirmation will come then.
Think of it like a save‑the‑date: 27 May 2026 is the penciled‑in day for Eid al-Adha, with the moon having the final say.