Eid al-Adha · عيد الأضحى

Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, the day after the Day of Arafah, during the Hajj pilgrimage.

Eid al-Adha dates in Saudi Arabia

10 Dhu al-Hijjah each Hijri year, from the Umm al-Qura calendar.

Hijri year	Eid al-Adha	Day of Arafah	Status
1447 AH	Wednesday, May 27, 2026	Tuesday, May 26, 2026	Estimated
1448 AH	Sunday, May 16, 2027	Saturday, May 15, 2027	Estimated
1449 AH	Friday, May 5, 2028	Thursday, May 4, 2028	Estimated
1450 AH	Tuesday, April 24, 2029	Monday, April 23, 2029	Estimated
1451 AH	Saturday, April 13, 2030	Friday, April 12, 2030	Estimated
1452 AH	Wednesday, April 2, 2031	Tuesday, April 1, 2031	Estimated

When is Eid al-Adha?

Eid al-Adha is on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic year. The Day of Arafah, when pilgrims stand on the plain of Arafat, is the day before.

The days of Tashreeq — 11, 12 and 13 Dhu al-Hijjah — follow Eid al-Adha.

How is the date set?

The start of Dhu al-Hijjah is announced in Saudi Arabia after the crescent sighting at the end of Dhu al-Qadah. That announcement fixes the dates of the Hajj, the Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha. Until then, the dates shown are estimates from the Umm al-Qura calendar.

Is Eid al-Adha a public holiday in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Eid al-Adha is an official holiday in Saudi Arabia. The exact holiday period is announced by the authorities each year.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Eid al-Adha in Saudi Arabia?

The expected date of the next Eid al-Adha is shown at the top of this page, calculated from the Umm al-Qura calendar. It is confirmed once the start of Dhu al-Hijjah is officially announced.

When is the Day of Arafah?

The Day of Arafah is 9 Dhu al-Hijjah, the day before Eid al-Adha. Its expected date is listed in the table on this page.

How many days until Eid al-Adha?

The countdown at the top of this page shows the number of days until the expected date of Eid al-Adha, using today's date in Saudi Arabia.

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