Several Countries Have Announced or Integrated the Date of Eid al-Adha 2026 into Their Official and Predictive Calendars
According to astronomical calculations adopted by several religious authorities and official institutions, Eid al-Adha 2026 is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. This date has been adopted by several Arab and Muslim countries that rely on astronomical calculations to determine the start of the month of Dhou al-Hijja and the celebration of Eid al-Adha, a festival marking the 10th day of this month in the Hijri calendar.
Countries that have already communicated or adopted a provisional date based on astronomical calculations include:
- Tunisia
- Morocco
- Algeria
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Bahrain
- Egypt
In several European countries, Muslim federations and councils have also adopted this date in their predictive calendars, including:
- France
- Belgium
- Netherlands
- Germany
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
However, some countries continue to prioritize the visual observation of the lunar crescent before making any official confirmation, which may result in a slight delay in certain regions of the Muslim world.
The definitive date of Eid al-Adha remains tied to the announcements of national religious authorities in several countries, including Tunisia, as the start of the month of Dhou al-Hijja approaches.
