When is Days of Tashriq 2026?
What is Days of Tashriq?
The Days of Tashriq are the 11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah, immediately following the Day of Sacrifice. Pilgrims spend their nights at Mina and stone the three Jamarat, and for everyone they extend the joy of Eid al-Adha. The name refers to the old practice of drying the sacrificial meat in the sun.
The virtue of Days of Tashriq
The Prophet ﷺ described them: "The Days of Tashriq are days of eating, drinking and remembering Allah." They are the "appointed days" of the verse "And remember Allah during appointed days," and fasting them is not permitted — except for a pilgrim who cannot find the tamattuʿ sacrifice.
What is done on Days of Tashriq?
Pilgrims stone the three Jamarat after midday and stay overnight at Mina — those who wish to leave early may depart on the 12th. All Muslims continue the takbir after every prayer until Asr of the 13th, while feasts, distribution of sacrificial meat and family visits carry on.
How is the date determined?
Dates here are calculated astronomically per the Umm al-Qura standard used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries rely on direct moon sighting instead, so the actual date can differ by about one day between regions.
Frequently asked questions
When is Days of Tashriq 2026?
Days of Tashriq 2026 falls on Thursday, 28 May 2026, i.e. 11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1447 AH (11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah) per the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Does the date of Days of Tashriq 2026 differ between countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt?
The date shown is calculated using the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries such as Pakistan, Egypt and Morocco rely on direct moon sighting, so the actual day may shift by about one day.
What do Muslims do on Days of Tashriq?
Pilgrims stone the three Jamarat after midday and stay overnight at Mina — those who wish to leave early may depart on the 12th. All Muslims continue the takbir after every prayer until Asr of the 13th, while feasts, distribution of sacrificial meat and family visits carry on.
Days of Tashriq dates by year
| Year | Gregorian date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 June 2024 | 11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1445 AH |
| 2025 | 7 June 2025 | 11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1446 AH |
| 2026 | 28 May 2026 | 11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1447 AH |
| 2027 | 17 May 2027 | 11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1448 AH |
| 2028 | 6 May 2028 | 11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1449 AH |
| 2029 | 25 April 2029 | 11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1450 AH |
| 2030 | 14 April 2030 | 11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1451 AH |
| 2031 | 3 April 2031 | 11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1452 AH |
| 2032 | 23 March 2032 | 11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1453 AH |
| 2033 | 13 March 2033 | 11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1454 AH |
| 2034 | 2 March 2034 | 11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1455 AH |
| 2035 | 20 February 2035 | 11 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1456 AH |