Days Until Eid al-Adha

How to Use This Calculator

Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, follows the Islamic lunar calendar and therefore shifts across Gregorian seasons. It commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice and is tied to the Hajj season. This countdown uses planning dates that may move by a day or two after official moon sighting—read mosque bulletins before booking travel or leave.

1. Treat the displayed date as an estimate until your local authority announces sighting.
2. Plan qurbani logistics, charity distributions, and family visits once the congregation confirms the day.
3. Coordinate PTO early; lunar holidays can cluster airfare demand with Hajj routes.

About This Calculator

Eid al-Adha is the second of the two major Eid festivals for Muslims. Prayers are held in congregation, often outdoors, followed by charitable meat distribution and family meals.

The spiritual narrative emphasizes obedience, charity, and community care for those with less. Many households balance tradition with municipal rules on animal slaughter and hygiene.

Because the Islamic year is shorter than the solar year, Eid al-Adha appears about eleven days earlier each Gregorian year over long horizons—HR teams should not recycle last year’s calendar entry.

Significance of Eid al-Adha

The day honors willingness to sacrifice for God’s command and the replacement of sacrifice with a ram in the Quranic narrative. It concludes the Hajj for pilgrims in Mecca and connects global Muslims to that pilgrimage through prayer and charity.

Qurbani (ritual sacrifice) is distributed in thirds in many traditions: family, friends, and those in need. Cities regulate slaughter sites to protect public health—follow local guidance rather than ad-hoc streets.

Even for those not performing Hajj, the Eid is a time of renewed community ties, children receiving gifts, and visiting elders.

How the Islamic calendar sets the date

Months begin with the sighting of the new crescent (hilal) according to regional jurisprudence—astronomical calculation, local sighting, or Saudi announcement depending on your community. Dhul Hijjah’s ninth day is the Day of Arafah; Eid al-Adha is the tenth.

DateCalc stores approximate Gregorian conversions for planning (2026 estimate May 27, 2026; 2027 shifts with the lunar cycle). Confirm with your mosque because weather and geography affect sighting acceptance.

The Islamic calendar has 354–355 days per year, so Eid dates drift backward through Western seasons over a decade.

Eid al-Adha 2026 and 2027 (approximate)

Eid al-Adha 2026 (planning estimate on DateCalc): Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Eid al-Adha 2027 (planning estimate on DateCalc): Thursday, May 27, 2027.

These may shift by one day after moon committees announce the start of Dhul Hijjah. Revisit this countdown after the announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Plain English answers shown directly on this page for quick reading.

How many days until Eid al-Adha?

352 calendar days until the next planning date for Eid al-Adha (Thursday, May 27, 2027). Islamic holidays may move by a day after moon sighting—confirm locally.

What are approximate Eid al-Adha dates in 2026 and 2027?

Planning estimates: 2026 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026; 2027 on Thursday, May 27, 2027. Communities following different sighting criteria may differ by a day.

Why is Eid al-Adha on a different Gregorian date each year?

The Islamic calendar is lunar. Months shift through the solar year, so Eid al-Adha moves backward on the Western calendar roughly eleven days annually over time.

How is Eid al-Adha related to Hajj?

It begins on the tenth of Dhul Hijjah, after pilgrims stand at Arafah. Muslims worldwide mark the day with prayer even if they are not on pilgrimage.

Should I use business days to plan Eid travel?

Airlines and employers usually reason in calendar days for leave requests. Use the Days Until Calculator for custom flight dates; use this page for the festival anchor once announced.