Days Until Eid al-Adha 2026

Eid al-Adha 2026 falls on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The live countdown above shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining. Eid al-Adha dates are based on astronomical calculations and may vary by 1-2 days.

Eid al-Adha 2026 is expected on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, based on the Umm al-Qura astronomical calendar. The exact date will be confirmed by official moon sighting authorities.

"Eid" can refer to Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan) or Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). This page shows the countdown to Eid al-Adha. For Eid al-Fitr, see our Ramadan countdown page.

The Day of Arafat 2026 falls on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the day before Eid al-Adha. It is the 9th of Dhul Hijjah and considered the most sacred day of the Islamic year.

Sleeps until Eid al-Adha equal the number of nights remaining until May 27, 2026. See the live sleep counter above.

Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is one of the two major Islamic holidays. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. Muslims celebrate with prayer, animal sacrifice (Qurbani), and sharing meat with family and those in need.

Eid al-Adha is celebrated for 3-4 days in most Muslim countries. The first day is the main celebration (10th Dhul Hijjah), followed by the Days of Tashreeq (11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah).

The Hajj pilgrimage season begins on the 8th of Dhul Hijjah (one day before Arafat). In 2026, Hajj season starts approximately on May 25, 2026. Millions of Muslims travel to Mecca for this annual pilgrimage.

Eid al-Adha follows the Islamic lunar calendar, which is approximately 10-11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar calendar. This causes Eid al-Adha to shift earlier by about 10-11 days each year, completing a full cycle through all seasons in roughly 33 years.