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On Eid al-Adha, Muslims demonstrate their obedience to Allah by sacrificing an animal. The holiday is inspired by a story from the Quran that is also known to Christians and Jews.
Is Feast of the Sacrifice a Public Holiday?
Feast of the Sacrifice is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Sheep are among the animals sacrificed on Eid al-Adha.
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About Feast of the Sacrifice
Read more about Feast of the Sacrifice.Feast of the Sacrifice Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2006–2025.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Tue | Jan 10 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2006 | Sun | Dec 31 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2007 | Thu | Dec 20 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2008 | Tue | Dec 9 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2009 | Fri | Nov 27 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2010 | Wed | Nov 17 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2011 | Mon | Nov 7 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2012 | Thu | Oct 25 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2014 | Sat | Oct 4 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2015 | Thu | Sep 24 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2016 | Tue | Sep 13 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Sep 1 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | Aug 22 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2019 | Sun | Aug 11 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Jul 31 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Jul 20 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 9 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jun 28 | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jun 17 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Tentative Date) | Public holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Jun 7 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Tentative Date) | Public holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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