Eid al-Adha 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Eid al-Adha 2026 fell on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (a Wednesday). See Eid al-Adha 2027 โ
When is Eid al-Adha 2026?
Eid al-Adha 2026 fell on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. It was a Wednesday.
How many days until Eid al-Adha 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, it has been 142 days since Eid al-Adha 2026, which fell on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
- Date
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Day of week
- Wednesday
- Type
- Religious Holidays
- Religion
- Islam
- Duration
- 4 days
Eid al-Adha 2026 dates by country
| Country | Observed on | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria | Wed, May 27 | Wed, May 27 public holidayThu, May 28 additional day off |
| ๐ฎ๐ณ India | Thu, May 28 ยท differs | Thu, May 28 public holiday |
| ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom | Wed, May 27 | โ |
| ๐บ๐ธ United States | Wed, May 27 | โ |
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Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is often called the greater of the two Islamic festivals, commemorating the Prophet Ibrahim's devotion to God and coinciding with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Eid al-Adha guide.