Eid al-Adha in Malaysia
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Eid al-Adha is Hari Raya Aidiladha or Hari Raya Haji in Malaysia. Its lunar date is determined officially, and state schedules can differ in the number of associated public-holiday days.
Eid al-Adha
Holiday
Malaysia
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Wednesday
Day
May
27
May 27, 2026
Eid al-Adha Date in Malaysia
Date
May 27, 2026
Day
Wednesday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
Yes
Date Confirmed
Yes
Eid al-Adha Dates in Malaysia
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
The feast occurs on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah during Hajj and commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's obedience.
Importance of Eid al-Adha
Aidiladha joins worship, sacrifice and charitable distribution with state-sensitive work and school scheduling.
How Eid al-Adha Is Celebrated in Malaysia
Muslims attend prayers and organize korban activities under local religious and veterinary requirements.
Office Impact
Offices follow the federal-and-state gazette; employers should not assume identical extensions everywhere.
Bank Impact
Financial institutions issue operating notices once the dates and state treatment are settled.
School Impact
School impacts follow ministry calendars and any state-specific observance.
Travel Information
Hajj and domestic journeys require date confirmation before firm bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eid al-Adha called in Malaysia?
Hari Raya Aidiladha or Hari Raya Haji.
Is its date fixed?
No. It follows the Islamic lunar calendar.
Is the holiday length identical in every state?
Not necessarily; consult the official state schedule.