Eid al-Adha 2027 is expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027, in the United States, and it begins at sunset on Saturday, May 15. Indonesia and Singapore have already set Monday, May 17, as their public holiday, and India and Pakistan are also likely to celebrate on May 17.
Looking for the other Eid? Eid al-Fitr 2027 falls on Tuesday, March 9. See the Eid al-Fitr 2027 guide for its prayer times and dates by country.
Eid al-Adha 2027 at a glance
- Date in the U.S.: Sunday, May 16, 2027 (expected), from sunset on Saturday, May 15.
- Hijri date: 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448.
- Day of Arafah: Saturday, May 15, 2027.
- Days of Eid: 4, from Sunday, May 16, to Wednesday, May 19, including the 3 days of Tashreeq.
- Monday, May 17: the official date in Indonesia and Singapore, and a school closure day in New York City.
- Confirmation: after the crescent sighting on Thursday, May 6, or Friday, May 7, 2027.
- Change from 2026: 11 days earlier than Eid al-Adha 2026, which fell on Wednesday, May 27.
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When is Eid al-Adha 2027?
Eid al-Adha 2027 is expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027, in the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye. Like every Islamic day, it starts at sunset the evening before, so celebrations begin on Saturday night, May 15.
Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. Saudi Arabia’s Umm al-Qura calendar starts Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 on Friday, May 7, which puts the Day of Arafah on May 15 and Eid on May 16. Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court confirms the month after the crescent sighting on the evening of May 6.
Some U.S. mosques follow a local moon sighting instead. Their Eid can fall on Monday, May 17, so check your mosque’s announcement in early May.
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in 2027
There are 2 Eids in 2027: Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, March 9, and Eid al-Adha on Sunday, May 16. Eid al-Fitr ends the fast of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha comes about 10 weeks later, during the Hajj.
| Eid | Hijri date | 2027 date (U.S.) | What it marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal 1448 | Tuesday, March 9 | The end of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 | Sunday, May 16 | The Hajj and Ibrahim’s sacrifice |
Ramadan 2027 begins around February 8. The full fasting calendar is in the Ramadan 2027 calendar.
Eid al-Adha 2027 dates by country
Eid al-Adha 2027 splits between 2 days. Countries that follow Saudi Arabia or a calculated calendar expect Sunday, May 16, while Southeast Asia has fixed Monday, May 17, and South Asia expects the same.
| Country | Eid al-Adha 2027 | Public holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Sunday, May 16 | No; some school districts close Monday, May 17 | Expected (follows the Day of Arafah in Makkah) |
| Canada | Sunday, May 16 | No | Expected (follows the Day of Arafah in Makkah) |
| United Kingdom | Sunday, May 16, or Monday, May 17 | No | Expected (Saudi date for most mosques; local sighting and some Hanafi mosques on May 17) |
| Saudi Arabia | Sunday, May 16 | Yes | Expected (Umm al-Qura calendar; Supreme Court announcement) |
| United Arab Emirates | Sunday, May 16, or Monday, May 17 | Yes | Expected (UAE Astronomy Centre) |
| Egypt | Sunday, May 16 | Yes | Expected (astronomical calculation) |
| Türkiye | Sunday, May 16, to Wednesday, May 19 | Yes; half day on May 15 | Confirmed (official holiday calendar) |
| Morocco | Monday, May 17 | Yes | Expected (local sighting) |
| Nigeria | Sunday, May 16, or Monday, May 17 | Yes | Expected (local sighting) |
| Pakistan | Monday, May 17 | Yes | Expected (local sighting) |
| India (Bakrid) | Monday, May 17 | Yes | Expected (local sighting) |
| Bangladesh | Monday, May 17 | Yes | Expected (local sighting) |
| Indonesia (Idul Adha) | Monday, May 17 | Yes, plus collective leave on May 18 | Confirmed (joint ministerial decree) |
| Malaysia | Monday, May 17 | Yes | Expected (same criteria as Indonesia and Singapore) |
| Singapore (Hari Raya Haji) | Monday, May 17 | Yes | Confirmed (Ministry of Manpower) |
Why is Eid al-Adha on different days in 2027?
The split in 2027 comes from a very young moon. The new moon arrives at 10:58 UTC on Thursday, May 6, 2027, so at sunset in Makkah that evening the moon is under 5 hours old.
At Makkah’s sunset on May 6, the moon sets about 10 minutes after the sun, at 1.9 degrees above the horizon. That meets Saudi Arabia’s Umm al-Qura rule, which only needs the moon to set after the sun. A crescent that young cannot be seen, though, so countries that rely on sighting will likely start Dhu al-Hijjah a day later.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei use the MABIMS rule, which needs the moon at least 3 degrees high and 6.4 degrees from the sun.
Neither is met on May 6, which is why their Eid falls on May 17. In the Americas, the moon is higher by sunset, at about 8.5 degrees in Los Angeles, which is why North American calculations also point to May 16. Moon times for every 2027 phase are in the moon phases calendar.
Hajj 2027 dates: the day-by-day timeline
Hajj 2027 runs from Friday, May 14, to Wednesday, May 19, 2027, if Dhu al-Hijjah begins on May 7. The Day of Arafah, the high point of the pilgrimage, falls on Saturday, May 15.
| Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 | Name | 2027 date | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start of Dhu al-Hijjah | Friday, May 7 | The first 10 days, the most honored days of the Islamic year, begin |
| 8 | Day of Tarwiyah | Friday, May 14 | Pilgrims enter ihram and travel to Mina |
| 9 | Day of Arafah | Saturday, May 15 | Pilgrims stand at Arafat; many Muslims at home fast |
| 10 | Eid al-Adha | Sunday, May 16 | Eid prayer, the sacrifice, and the stoning of the largest pillar in Mina |
| 11 to 13 | Days of Tashreeq | Monday, May 17, to Wednesday, May 19 | Pilgrims stone the 3 pillars each day; Eid celebrations continue |
If Saudi Arabia starts Dhu al-Hijjah on Saturday, May 8, every date in this table moves 1 day later. We will update this page as soon as the month is announced.
Eid al-Adha 2027 prayer times in U.S. cities
Eid prayer can begin about 15 to 20 minutes after sunrise. On Sunday, May 16, 2027, the earliest Eid prayer falls between 5:49 a.m. in Chicago and 6:56 a.m. in Atlanta, local time.
| City | Sunset, Saturday, May 15 (Eid begins) | Sunrise, Sunday, May 16 | Earliest Eid prayer |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8:07 p.m. | 5:38 a.m. | 5:58 a.m. |
| Chicago | 8:04 p.m. | 5:29 a.m. | 5:49 a.m. |
| Houston | 8:08 p.m. | 6:28 a.m. | 6:48 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 7:48 p.m. | 5:51 a.m. | 6:11 a.m. |
| Dallas | 8:19 p.m. | 6:27 a.m. | 6:47 a.m. |
| Dearborn, Michigan | 8:48 p.m. | 6:10 a.m. | 6:30 a.m. |
| Washington, D.C. | 8:14 p.m. | 5:55 a.m. | 6:15 a.m. |
| Atlanta | 8:32 p.m. | 6:36 a.m. | 6:56 a.m. |
The earliest prayer time is 20 minutes after sunrise. Many large mosques hold more than 1 Eid prayer, so check your local mosque for its schedule.
What is Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Adha, the “Festival of the Sacrifice,” honors the prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son at God’s command. In the Islamic account, God provided a ram in the son’s place.
The festival falls during the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah, and Muslims who are not on Hajj mark it at home with prayer, a sacrifice, and shared meals.
Eid al-Adha is often called the “greater Eid,” and in many countries it lasts 4 days. The usual greeting is “Eid Mubarak,” meaning “blessed Eid.”
What is Eid al-Adha called around the world?
Eid al-Adha has more than 10 common names. “Bakrid,” the name used in India and Pakistan, was used more than twice as often as “Eid al-Adha” itself in the weeks around Eid 2026.
| Name | Where it is used |
|---|---|
| Bakrid | India and Pakistan (also Bakra Eid and Eid ul-Azha) |
| 古尔邦节 (Gu’erbang Jie) | China |
| Eid al-Adha | Arabic; used in English worldwide |
| Idul Adha | Indonesia |
| Eid ul-Adha | South Asian communities and the UK |
| Hari Raya Haji | Singapore and Malaysia |
| 宰牲节 (Zaisheng Jie) | China (“Festival of Sacrifice”) |
| Opferfest | Germany |
| Offerfeest | Netherlands |
| Kurban Bayramı | Türkiye |
| Aïd el-Kébir | North and West Africa, France |
| Tabaski | West Africa |
How is Eid al-Adha observed?
Eid al-Adha starts with a special prayer in the morning, usually held in a large hall or outdoors. Families then offer the sacrifice, called Qurbani or Udhiyah, and share meals and visits over the 4 days.
From the morning of Arafah to the afternoon of the 13th, Muslims recite the takbir, a short phrase praising God, after each prayer. Many wear new clothes, give gifts to children, and give to charity.
Qurbani in 2027: when and how it works in the U.S.
Qurbani for 2027 can be offered from after the Eid prayer on Sunday, May 16, until sunset on Wednesday, May 19. Hanafi scholars end the window at sunset on Tuesday, May 18.
The animal is a sheep or goat for 1 person, or a share in a cow or camel, which covers up to 7 people. The meat is traditionally split into thirds: for the family, for relatives and friends, and for people in need.
In the U.S., most families arrange Qurbani in 1 of 3 ways. They use a local farm or halal butcher, join a mosque program, or pay a charity to carry out the sacrifice abroad.
Eid al-Adha 2027 school and work closures in the U.S.
Eid al-Adha falls on a Sunday in 2027, but some U.S. school districts still close on Monday, May 17. New York City Public Schools and Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia both list Monday, May 17, 2027, as an Eid al-Adha holiday.
Eid al-Adha is not a federal holiday, so most offices stay open on Monday. Employees who observe it on May 17 can request the day off. New York City schools close again 2 weeks later for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31.
Eid al-Adha dates 2026 to 2031
Eid al-Adha moves about 11 days earlier each year because the Islamic year is about 354 days long. It moves from May 27 in 2026 to April 2 by 2031.
| Year | Eid al-Adha | Hijri year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 1447 |
| 2027 | Sunday, May 16, 2027 | 1448 |
| 2028 | Friday, May 5, 2028 | 1449 |
| 2029 | Tuesday, April 24, 2029 | 1450 |
| 2030 | Saturday, April 13, 2030 | 1451 |
| 2031 | Wednesday, April 2, 2031 | 1452 |
Dates after 2026 follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and can shift by 1 day after the moon sighting. All Muslim holidays for these years are in the religious holidays calendar.
Frequently asked questions
When is Eid al-Adha 2027?
Eid al-Adha 2027 is expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027, in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, beginning at sunset on Saturday, May 15. Indonesia, Singapore, and most of South Asia mark it on Monday, May 17.
When is Bakrid 2027 in India?
Bakrid 2027 is expected on Monday, May 17, 2027, in India. The final date depends on the crescent sighting in India in early May.
Is Eid al-Adha 2027 on May 16 or May 17?
It depends on where you live. Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and most U.S. mosques expect Sunday, May 16, while Indonesia and Singapore have set Monday, May 17. South Asia also expects May 17, because the crescent will be too young to see on May 6.
When is the Day of Arafah in 2027?
The Day of Arafah is expected on Saturday, May 15, 2027. Many Muslims who are not on Hajj fast on this day.
How long does Eid al-Adha last?
Eid al-Adha lasts 4 days, from the 10th to the 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah. In 2027, that is Sunday, May 16, to Wednesday, May 19, in the U.S.
What is the difference between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha marks the Hajj and Ibrahim’s sacrifice. In 2027, Eid al-Fitr falls on Tuesday, March 9, and Eid al-Adha on Sunday, May 16. Eid al-Adha is marked in the May 2027 calendar, and both Eids are in the 2027 calendar.
Eid al-Adha is one of the cultural and religious celebrations in the Festival Calendar 2027.
