Eid al-Adha in Pakistan
2026 holiday dates
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This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
About Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha is a major Islamic festival and public-holiday period in Pakistan. Its Gregorian dates and the length of the federal closure are confirmed through annual moon-sighting and government announcements.
Public holiday / closure dates
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Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Next supported occurrence
Sunday, 16 May 2027 · Estimated / awaiting confirmation
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
2027 dates
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2028 dates
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Official sources and date status
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
Source review is pending for this calendar. Estimated dates may change; check the responsible authority before making commitments.
Office arrangements
The calendar classifies the listed Eid al-Adha dates for public-holiday planning. Independent evidence held here does not establish closure for every government office or private employer. Check the notice applying to your organisation, including any essential-service roster.
Bank arrangements
For branch visits around Eid al-Adha, check your bank and the applicable State Bank notice. A calendar classification does not independently verify that every bank is closed. Any evidence shown on this page applies only to its stated institution, dates and scope.
School arrangements
For attendance or activities around Eid al-Adha, use your school or education authority calendar. The records here do not establish school closure, winter vacations or reopening dates for every institution.
History
Observed from 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, the festival recalls Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice in obedience to God. The pilgrimage rites at Hajj occur in the same Islamic month.
Why it matters
The occasion emphasizes devotion, generosity and sharing. Families that perform qurbani distribute meat among relatives, neighbours and people in need.
Observance
Congregational prayers are followed by animal sacrifice conducted under local rules. Visits, shared meals and organized meat distribution continue across the festival period.
Travel and planning
Intercity travel and livestock-market traffic intensify before Eid. Confirm dates after Pakistan’s moon announcement and allow extra time at terminals and on urban roads.
Frequently asked questions
When is Eid al-Adha in Pakistan?
It begins on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah after the national moon-sighting process.
Are projected dates guaranteed?
No. Wait for the Central Ruet-e-Hilal and government announcements.
What is qurbani?
It is the ritual sacrifice whose meat is shared with family and people in need.
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