When is Eid al-Adha 2026?
What is Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th of Dhuʾl-Hijjah, the day after Arafah during the Hajj season. Known as the "Greater Eid," it commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice; animals are sacrificed and the meat shared with family and the poor. It continues through the three days of Tashriq.
The virtue of Eid al-Adha
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The greatest of days with Allah is the Day of Sacrifice." It is the climax of the Hajj season and the day of the greater pilgrimage; the sacrifice follows the example of Prophet Ibrahim, and few deeds on this day are more beloved to Allah than offering it.
What is done on Eid al-Adha?
The day opens with the Eid prayer, followed by the sacrifice for those able, its meat traditionally divided in thirds — for the household, relatives and the poor. Takbir continues after every prayer until the end of the Tashriq days, and four full days are spent in visits, feasts and family ties.
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 Eid al-Adha 2026?
Eid al-Adha 2026 falls on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, i.e. 10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1447 AH (10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah) per the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Does the date of Eid al-Adha 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 Eid al-Adha?
The day opens with the Eid prayer, followed by the sacrifice for those able, its meat traditionally divided in thirds — for the household, relatives and the poor. Takbir continues after every prayer until the end of the Tashriq days, and four full days are spent in visits, feasts and family ties.
Eid al-Adha dates by year
| Year | Gregorian date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 June 2024 | 10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1445 AH |
| 2025 | 6 June 2025 | 10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1446 AH |
| 2026 | 27 May 2026 | 10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1447 AH |
| 2027 | 16 May 2027 | 10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1448 AH |
| 2028 | 5 May 2028 | 10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1449 AH |
| 2029 | 24 April 2029 | 10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1450 AH |
| 2030 | 13 April 2030 | 10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1451 AH |
| 2031 | 2 April 2031 | 10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1452 AH |
| 2032 | 22 March 2032 | 10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1453 AH |
| 2033 | 12 March 2033 | 10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1454 AH |
| 2034 | 1 March 2034 | 10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1455 AH |
| 2035 | 19 February 2035 | 10 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1456 AH |