Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah’s (God’s) command to sacrifice his son. Muslims around the world observe this event.
Is Eid al-Adha a Public Holiday?
Eid al-Adha is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Qurbani Cattle market in Bangladesh.
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About Eid al-Adha
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Eid al-Adha Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mon | 12 Sep | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Sat | 2 Sep | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | 22 Aug | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Sun | 11 Aug | Eid al-Adha | Observance |
| 2019 | Mon | 12 Aug | Eid al-Adha observed | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | 31 Jul | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | 20 Jul | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | 10 Jul | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | 29 Jun | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | 17 Jun | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | 7 Jun | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | 27 May | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
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