Eid al-Adha in India: Dates and Holiday Status
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Eid al-Adha is observed in India on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, subject to moon sighting. It commemorates sacrifice and coincides with the Hajj season. India’s holiday system requires checking the central calendar alongside state and union-territory notifications.
Eid al-Adha
Holiday
India
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Wednesday
Day
May
27
May 27, 2026
Eid al-Adha Date in India
Date
May 27, 2026
Day
Wednesday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
No
Date Confirmed
Yes
Eid al-Adha Dates in India
Eid al-Adha 2026
- Confirmed 2026 source: https://github.com/vacanza/holidays/tree/dev/holidays/countries; verification: PYTHON_ONLY; confirmed deterministic statutory/observed rule from maintained jurisdiction provider
Eid al-Adha 2027
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation Eid al-Adha (estimated) 2027 source: https://github.com/vacanza/holidays/tree/dev/holidays/countries; verification: PYTHON_ONLY
Eid al-Adha 2028
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation Eid al-Adha (estimated) 2028 seed from audited 2026/2027 recurrence; verification: ESTIMATED_LUNAR
History of Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha falls in Dhu al-Hijjah and recalls Ibrahim’s obedience in Islamic tradition. Its lunar basis means India’s final civil date depends on the applicable announcement.
Importance of Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha is a major Muslim observance associated with worship, charity and family life. State and institutional calendars determine the practical holiday treatment in each location.
How Eid al-Adha Is Celebrated in India
Communities gather for Eid prayers and family meals, and eligible households may arrange the traditional sacrifice and distribution of food. Local religious and civic arrangements should be confirmed.
Office Impact
Central government offices follow the gazetted calendar, while state offices publish their own lists. Businesses must use the law and notification applicable to their establishment rather than assume one nationwide closure rule.
Bank Impact
RBI holiday information is regional. A bank can be closed in one state while operating in another, and nationwide payment-system availability is separate from a local branch holiday.
School Impact
Schools follow state boards, local governments or their institution calendar. Religious festivals can close schools in one region without producing the same schedule nationwide.
Travel Information
Demand around Eid al-Adha can be highly regional. Confirm state holidays, local transport, attraction hours and festival restrictions at the destination before relying on a central-government calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Eid al-Adha in India?
It is observed on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, subject to moon sighting.
Is it a uniform nationwide closure?
Not necessarily. Central, state, bank and school calendars can differ.
Are future religious dates confirmed?
Lunar dates remain projected until the applicable government or religious announcement is available.