Eid al-Adha in Sri Lanka
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Eid al-Adha is gazetted in Sri Lanka as Id-Ul-Alha or the Hadj Festival Day. Its date follows the Islamic lunar calendar and may be formally announced or varied.
Eid al-Adha
Holiday
Sri Lanka
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Thursday
Day
May
28
May 28, 2026
Eid al-Adha Date in Sri Lanka
Date
May 28, 2026
Day
Thursday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
No
Date Confirmed
Yes
Eid al-Adha Dates in Sri Lanka
Eid al-Adha 2026
- Confirmed
Eid al-Adha 2027
- Confirmed Id-Ul-Alha
Eid al-Adha 2028
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation Id-Ul-Alha
History of Eid al-Adha
The festival remembers Prophet Ibrahim's faith and sacrifice and is closely connected with the Hajj pilgrimage. It is recognised within Sri Lanka's multi-religious public-holiday calendar.
Importance of Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha in Sri Lanka affects government services, banks, mercantile workplaces and travel. Official calendars distinguish public, bank and mercantile status and remain subject to gazetted variation.
How Eid al-Adha Is Celebrated in Sri Lanka
Muslims attend prayers, gather with family, share meals and give to others. The emphasis is on devotion, sacrifice, compassion and community solidarity.
Office Impact
Government offices generally close; essential services continue under holiday staffing. Private-sector coverage depends on mercantile status and employment rules.
Bank Impact
Bank branches close where the date is marked as a bank holiday. Digital services remain available, with processing resuming on the next banking day.
School Impact
Schools close according to the public-holiday and academic calendars.
Travel Information
Hadj Festival travel should follow the officially gazetted lunar date; do not treat a projected date as final for bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Eid al-Adha in Sri Lanka?
Its Gregorian date changes with the Islamic calendar and official announcement.
Is it a public holiday?
Yes. It is included in Sri Lanka's official holiday calendar.
Are banks and offices closed?
Bank branches close where the date is marked as a bank holiday. Digital services remain available, with processing resuming on the next banking day.