How is it calculated?
Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the month of the Hajj pilgrimage. It moves about 11 days earlier each year: around 16 May in 2027 and 5 May in 2028. The holiday lasts three to four days in most countries.
How many days until Eid al-Adha?
The countdown to Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah. The date can differ by a day depending on the moon sighting.
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Dates for the coming years
Follows the Islamic lunar calendar, so it comes about 11 days earlier each year. Dates can move by a day with the moon sighting.
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | May 16 | Sunday |
| 2028 | May 5 | Friday |
| 2029 | April 24 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | April 13 | Saturday |
| 2031 | April 2 | Wednesday |
Common questions
Is Eid al-Adha the same everywhere?
Most countries follow Saudi Arabia's announcement, but some rely on local moon sighting, so dates can differ by a day.
How long after Eid al-Fitr is Eid al-Adha?
About 70 days.