Eid Al-Adha has already passed this year.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 22
- Day of year
- 147
- Local time zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Currency
- EGP
All 2026 dates
In 2026, Eid Al-Adha is observed on 5 separate dates in Egypt.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday |
| May 29, 2026 | Friday |
| May 30, 2026 | Saturday |
| May 31, 2026 | Sunday |
Long-weekend planner
Eid Al-Adha falls on a Wednesday in 2026, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
Frequently asked questions
In Egypt, Eid Al-Adha is observed on May 27, 2026, May 28, 2026, May 29, 2026, May 30, 2026, May 31, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Eid Al-Adha falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Eid Al-Adha is a public holiday observed nationwide in Egypt.
Eid Al-Adha was on May 27, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Eid Al-Adha in Egypt has not been announced yet.
Other public holidays in Egypt 2026
- Christmas Day (Orthodox) (عيد الميلاد المجيد)Jan 7
- Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day (عيد الثورة 25 يناير)Jan 29
- Easter Monday (Sham El-Nessim)Apr 13
- Sinai Liberation Day (عيد تحرير سيناء)Apr 25
- Labour Day (عيد العمال)May 7
- Islamic New YearJun 18
- June 30 Revolution (ثورة 30 يونيو)Jul 2
- Revolution Day (عيد ثورة 23 يوليو)Jul 23
- Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayAug 26
- Armed Forces Day (عيد القوات المسلحة)Oct 6
About these dates
The Eid Al-Adha date for Egypt 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.