Eid al-Adha in Indonesia
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Eid al-Adha, officially called Idul Adha and also associated with Hari Raya Kurban, is an Indonesian national holiday on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah. Its Gregorian date changes yearly and is confirmed through Indonesia's official religious process.
Eid al-Adha
Holiday
Indonesia
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Wednesday
Day
May
27
May 27, 2026
Eid al-Adha Date in Indonesia
Date
May 27, 2026
Day
Wednesday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
Yes
Date Confirmed
Yes
Eid al-Adha Dates in Indonesia
Eid al-Adha 2026
- Confirmed
Eid al-Adha 2027
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Eid al-Adha 2028
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation Eid al-Adha (estimated)
History of Eid al-Adha
The feast commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice in obedience to God. Indonesian observance is closely connected with the Hajj season and the distribution of sacrificial meat.
Importance of Eid al-Adha
Idul Adha centres worship, charity and community cooperation. Mosques and local committees coordinate prayers, animal welfare, slaughter and distribution to households.
How Eid al-Adha Is Celebrated in Indonesia
Congregational prayers are followed by qurban activities where organized. Families and communities share meat, while pilgrims observe the rites of Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
Office Impact
Government offices close on the national holiday. An annual decision may also designate a separate collective-leave day, which should not be treated as a permanent entitlement.
Bank Impact
Branches typically close on the listed national holiday and may announce altered hours around any collective leave. Customers should check bank-specific notices.
School Impact
Schools normally follow the national holiday, but surrounding closure dates depend on local academic calendars rather than the religious feast alone.
Travel Information
Travel demand can rise around the holiday and Hajj season. Near community qurban sites, allow for local traffic and follow health and animal-handling instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Eid al-Adha in Indonesia?
It falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah; the Gregorian date changes each year.
How is the date confirmed?
Indonesia uses its official religious determination process; future database dates should be treated as estimates until confirmed.
Is collective leave permanent?
No. Any collective-leave date is established in the applicable annual government decision.