Eid al-Adha in 2026 is expected to fall on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 in most countries, corresponding to 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH, with observance beginning the evening before.

Key date details

  • Most global calendars list Eid al-Adha 2026 as Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
  • Many sources note that religious observance effectively starts from the evening of Tuesday, 26 May 2026 and continues for several days.
  • In the Hijri calendar, this corresponds to around 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447, the traditional date for Eid al-Adha.

Why dates can differ slightly

  • Islamic months are based on local crescent moon sighting, so some countries may celebrate a day earlier or later than these calculated dates.
  • National religious authorities (such as councils of scholars or ministries of religious affairs) usually confirm the exact date closer to the time.

Quick planning notes

  • Many civil calendars and holiday sites already mark Wednesday, 27 May 2026 as the public holiday (for example, “Hari Raya Haji / Eid ul-Adha” in Singapore and Muslim holidays in the US).
  • Some charity and community organisations describe Eid al-Adha 2026 as running from the evening of 26 May to the evening of 30 May 2026, reflecting the multi-day nature of the festival.

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