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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 Eid al-Adha a Public Holiday?
Eid al-Adha is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2025, it falls on a Friday, and some businesses may choose to follow Friday opening hours.
Sheep are among the animals sacrificed on Eid al-Adha.
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About Eid al-Adha
Read more about Eid al-Adha.Eid al-Adha Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Aug 11 | Eid al-Adha | National Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Jul 31 | Eid al-Adha | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Jul 20 | Eid al-Adha | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 9 | Eid al-Adha | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jun 28 | Eid al-Adha | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jun 16 | Eid al-Adha | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 6 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | May 27 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | May 16 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Fri | May 5 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Apr 24 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | National 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.
