Eid ul-Adha 2027: Expected Date
Eid ul-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, the day after the Day of Arafat during Hajj. Because the month is fixed about ten days in advance, its date is usually known earlier than Eid ul-Fitr.
Eid ul-Adha 2027 by country
| Country | Expected date | How it is decided |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | Sunday 16 May | Umm al-Qura calendar and official sighting |
| UAE, Qatar, Kuwait | Sunday 16 May | usually the same day as Saudi Arabia |
| Pakistan | Sunday 16 May or Monday 17 May | or one day later, after Ruet-e-Hilal |
| India, Bangladesh | Sunday 16 May or Monday 17 May | often one day later, after local sighting |
| UK, Europe | Sunday 16 May or Monday 17 May | same day or one day later, depending on your mosque |
| USA, Canada | Sunday 16 May | usually the same day (calculated calendar) |
Public holidays for Eid ul-Adha 2027
- Pakistan: 3 days off from Sunday 16 May (or a day later). All Pakistan holidays
- United Arab Emirates: 3 days off from Sunday 16 May. All UAE holidays
- Saudi Arabia: 4 days off from Saturday 15 May. All Saudi Arabia holidays
Dates are from the Umm al-Qura calendar and are marked expected until moon-sighting announcements are made. See the full Islamic calendar 2027.
Questions
When is Eid ul-Adha 2027?
Eid ul-Adha 2027 (Eid day) is expected on Sunday, 16 May 2027, which is 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448. In countries that follow a local moon sighting it may be one day later.
Is the Eid ul-Adha 2027 date confirmed?
Not yet. Islamic months begin when the new crescent moon is seen, so the date is confirmed by moon-sighting committees shortly before. This page is updated when announcements are made.
Why do countries celebrate on different days?
Saudi Arabia and most Gulf states follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and official sightings, while Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and many UK mosques wait for a local sighting, which is often a day later.