Eid al-Adha 2026 - Islamic Relief
Eid al-Adha 2026 is expected to begin on 27 May. Find out how many days it lasts, how to celebrate and how to give Qurbani this Eid al-Adha.
islamic-relief.orgHere are the latest publicly reported projections for Eid al-Adha 2026 and how the date is determined.
Core answer
- Eid al-Adha 2026 is generally expected to be observed around late May 2026, with many sources predicting Eid falls on or around Wednesday, May 27, 2026, depending on the Dhul Hijjah moon sighting. Note that official dates can vary by country and religious authorities based on moon sighting reports.
Key sources and what they say
- News outlets in South Asia have circulated estimates tying Eid al-Adha to the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah moon, with many predicting Eid on May 27, 2026 or nearby dates. For example, sources highlighting Samaa TV and other outlets discuss moon-sighting expectations and possible Eid dates in late May 2026.[1][4][8]
- Several Islamic relief and calendar sites provide date estimates aligned with the lunar calendar, indicating Eid al-Adha 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of May 26–27, 2026, and extend a few days thereafter depending on local announcements.[3][5][7]
- Public-facing holiday trackers and calendar pages list May 27, 2026 as Eid al-Adha in 2026 for a broad set of countries, with variations by local sighting decisions.[6][7]
What this means for you in NYC
- Local observances and public holidays for Eid al-Adha will be announced by your local mosque or community center and may differ slightly from country-wide estimates. Plan around late May 2026 and stay tuned to your neighborhood mosque or Islamic center for official confirmation and any community events.
Illustration: typical timeline
- Early May 2026: Moon-sighting discussions begin; calendars publish provisional dates.
- May 26–27, 2026: Dhul Hijjah begins or is anticipated; moon sighting results determine Eid.
- Eid al-Adha 2026: Official date announced by local authorities or mosques; families begin Qurbani planning and celebrations around this date.
If you’d like, I can monitor for updates from specific countries or a nearby mosque and summarize the official Eid al-Adha 2026 date once authorities publish it. I can also pull a concise list of anticipated dates from multiple sources and present a country-by-country snapshot.