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Islamic holiday

Eid al-Adha

עיד אל-אדחא

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

The 'Festival of the Sacrifice', the greater of the two Islamic feasts, falling about seventy days after Eid al-Fitr and coinciding with the peak of the pilgrimage to Mecca. It runs three to four days and its date moves back each year.

When & where

Eid al-Adha by country — 2026

The date follows a religious calendar, so it shifts by country and year.

Africa

Asia

South America

Europe

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

The longest holiday block on the Islamic calendar — government offices close for several days, and in many countries so do tourist sites. In the Gulf almost everything pauses. Plan around it if you're in Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco or the Gulf states.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Eid al-Adha in 2026?
The date varies by country. Soonest: Togo on Monday 17 May 2027. Full list below.
Which countries observe Eid al-Adha as a public holiday?
Togo, Bahrain, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, Suriname, Pakistan, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Sudan, Guyana and 40 more.
What's closed on Eid al-Adha?
In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.
Is it a good time to travel around Eid al-Adha?
The longest holiday block on the Islamic calendar — government offices close for several days, and in many countries so do tourist sites. In the Gulf almost everything pauses. Plan around it if you're in Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco or the Gulf states.

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Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

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