When is Eid al-Adha 2027?
Eid al-Adha 2027 is expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH). Eid al-Adha is on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, the day after the Day of Arafah.
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Eid al-Adha dates
| Year | Expected date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, May 16, 2027 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH |
| 2028 | Friday, May 5, 2028 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH |
| 2029 | Tuesday, April 24, 2029 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1450 AH |
| 2030 | Saturday, April 13, 2030 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1451 AH |
| 2031 | Wednesday, April 2, 2031 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1452 AH |
Expected dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Countries that rely on local moon sighting may observe it a day later.
About Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, honors the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). After the Eid prayer, Muslims who are able offer the udhiyah (sacrifice), which may be offered until sunset on the last day of Tashreeq (13 Dhu al-Hijjah).
Other Islamic dates
| Event | Expected date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan begins | Monday, February 8, 2027 | 1 Ramadan 1448 AH |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | 1 Shawwal 1448 AH |
| Day of Arafah | Saturday, May 15, 2027 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH |
| Islamic New Year | Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 1 Muharram 1449 AH |
| Ashura | Tuesday, June 15, 2027 | 10 Muharram 1449 AH |
| Ramadan begins | Friday, January 28, 2028 | 1 Ramadan 1449 AH |
Frequently asked questions
What is the date of Eid al-Adha 2027?
Eid al-Adha is expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027, which is 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH.
When is Eid al-Adha 2028?
It is expected on Friday, May 5, 2028 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH).
Why does the date move every year?
Islamic dates follow the lunar Hijri calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so each event arrives roughly 11 days earlier every year.