Quick Facts
🇪🇹Ethiopia
May 27
Date subject to moon sighting. Festival of Sacrifice. Locally known as Arefa. Major celebration for Ethiopian Muslims.
Eid al-Adha (Arefa) 2026
May 27, 2026🇪🇹 EthiopiaPublic Holiday
About Eid al-Adha (Arefa)
Date subject to moon sighting. Festival of Sacrifice. Locally known as Arefa. Major celebration for Ethiopian Muslims.
Key Details
Date
May 27, 2026
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes
Business Impact
High
Country
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
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May 5
Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day(Public Holiday)
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Plan Your Time Off
Long weekends near this holiday — maximize your days off.
ዒድ አል አድሃ
27–31 May 2026
5 days off1 leave day(s)
ደርግ የወደቀበት ቀን
28–31 May 2026
4 days off1 leave day(s)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Eid al-Adha (Arefa) 2026?
- Eid al-Adha (Arefa) 2026 is May 27, 2026 in Ethiopia.
- Is Eid al-Adha (Arefa) a public holiday in Ethiopia?
- Yes, Eid al-Adha (Arefa) is an official public holiday in Ethiopia. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- How many days is Eid al-Adha (Arefa) 2026?
- Eid al-Adha (Arefa) 2026 lasts 1 day(s), from May 27, 2026.