Eid al-Adha 2027 and 2028 in Egypt
Eid al-Adha is a national holiday in Egypt, as in other Islamic countries. The feast celebrates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice even his son Ishmael out of obedience to Allah.
In 2027, Eid al-Adha falls on Sunday 16 May. The holiday will be on Saturday 6 May in 2028.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 16 May | Sun | Eid al-Adha |
| 17 May | Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday | |
| 2028 | 6 May | Sat | Eid al-Adha |
| 7 May to 8 May | Sun to Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday | |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
It is said Allah prevented Ibrahim from going through with the sacrifice of Ishmael at the last moment, and that it was only a test of Ibrahim’s faith. Muslims remember Ibrahim’s obedience by sacrificing a sheep, goat, or other livestock for Eid al-Adha. The streets will be full of livestock on this day, and the slaughterhouses will be immensely busy.
Those who can’t afford their own sacrificial animal will generally be given meat from a Muslim family who has slaughtered an animal.
The first order of business on Eid al-Adha is to attend early morning prayers at the local mosque or at another location. But right after mosque, people go to sacrifice an animal and then to hold a festive feast with family and friends.
Many will also don their best attire, visit relatives, exchange small gifts, give candy and sweets to children, and attend various cultural and religious events on Eid al-Adha.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 May | Wed | Eid al-Adha |
| 28 May | Thu | Eid al-Adha Holiday | |
| 29 May | Fri | Eid al-Adha Holiday | |
| 2025 | 6 Jun | Fri | Eid al-Adha |
| 7 Jun to 9 Jun | Sat to Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday |