🐑 Countdown to Eid al-Adha 2026
Eid al-Adha is Wednesday, May 27, 2026
When Is Eid al-Adha 2026?
Eid al-Adha 2026 is on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Eid al-Adha, the "Festival of Sacrifice," is one of the most important Islamic holidays. It honors Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
Eid al-Adha Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | Monday |
| 2025 | Jun 7, 2025 | Saturday |
| 2026 | May 27, 2026 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | May 16, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | May 5, 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | Apr 24, 2029 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | Apr 13, 2030 | Saturday |
| 2031 | Apr 3, 2031 | Thursday |
| 2032 | Mar 22, 2032 | Monday |
| 2033 | Mar 12, 2033 | Saturday |
| 2034 | Mar 1, 2034 | Wednesday |
About Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, the "Festival of Sacrifice," is one of the most important Islamic holidays. It honors Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. Celebrations include prayers, feasting, and charitable giving.
History & Origins of Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Festival of the Sacrifice) is considered the holier of the two Islamic holidays and commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's (Abraham's) willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. According to Islamic tradition, God replaced his son with a ram at the last moment. The holiday falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, and coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. It is celebrated by Muslims worldwide, whether or not they are performing the pilgrimage, and lasts for three to four days.
Traditions & How to Celebrate Eid al-Adha
- Performing the Eid prayer in congregation
- Sacrificing an animal (typically a sheep, goat, cow, or camel) as Qurbani
- Distributing the sacrificial meat in three parts: family, friends, and the poor
- Wearing new clothes and applying perfume
- Visiting family members and exchanging greetings of "Eid Mubarak"
- Preparing elaborate feasts with the sacrificial meat
- Giving charity and gifts to those in need
- Attending community gatherings and celebrations
Fun Facts About Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha is often called the "Greater Eid" while Eid al-Fitr is the "Lesser Eid."
Approximately 100 million animals are sacrificed worldwide during Eid al-Adha each year.
The Hajj pilgrimage that coincides with Eid al-Adha draws over 2 million Muslims to Mecca annually.
In Turkey, Eid al-Adha is known as "Kurban Bayramı" and is the longest public holiday of the year.
The story of Ibrahim's sacrifice is shared across Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
Many Muslim-majority countries declare national holidays lasting three to four days for Eid al-Adha.