When is Eid al-Adha 2026?

Eid al-Adha falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Monday, May 25, 2026 and the last is Monday, June 1, 2026, across 51 countries.

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

Also listed as Eid al-Adha Holiday, Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), Eid al-Adha First Day, First Day of Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Second Day, Eid al-Adha Day 2, Eid al-Adha Third Day and Eid al-Adha Fourth Day.

Eid al-Adha 2026 by country

Questions about Eid al-Adha

When is Eid al-Adha in 2026?

It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on May 25, May 26, May 27, May 28, May 29 and May 30 and other dates. The table above shows the date for each country.

Which countries celebrate Eid al-Adha?

Eid al-Adha is marked in 51 countries: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Egypt, Gabon and Gambia, and 39 more.

Is Eid al-Adha a public holiday?

Yes, it's a public holiday in Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Egypt, Gabon, Gambia and Ghana and 27 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

Other holidays around the same time

• Labour Day March 2
• Independence Day January 1
• Mother's Day February 8
• Ascension Day May 14
• Labor Day April 30
• Whit Monday May 25
• National Day February 4
• Constitution Day January 7
• Pentecost May 24
• Pentecost Monday May 25
• Pentecost Sunday May 24
• Children's Day January 6