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Eid al-Adha

Public HolidayMajor5-day weekend(1 leave day)
Eid al-Adha — Public Holiday
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Details

Scope
Nationwide
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes — official day off
Long Weekends
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Business Impact

Impact Description
Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.

Notes

An Islamic festival of sacrifice honouring Abraham's devotion, marked by communal prayers, the ritual sacrifice of livestock, and sharing meat with the needy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eid al-Adha a public holiday in Burkina Faso?
Yes, Eid al-Adha is an official public holiday in Burkina Faso. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
When is Eid al-Adha 2026?
Eid al-Adha 2026 falls on May 27, 2026 – May 28, 2026.
Map showing Eid al-Adha date variation by country

Eid al-Adha

Festival of Sacrifice marking the culmination of Hajj. Celebrated with animal sacrifice, communal prayers, and family gatherings across the Muslim world.

CountryDateDayImpact
BFBurkina Faso(current)May 27, 2026 – May 28Wed—
AFAfghanistanMay 27, 2026 – May 29WedOffices Closed
TMTurkmenistanMay 27, 2026 – May 28Wed—
AEUnited Arab EmiratesMay 27, 2026 – May 29WedOffices Closed
EREritreaMay 27, 2026 – May 28Wed—
SDSudanMay 27, 2026 – May 29WedOffices Closed
SYSyriaMay 27, 2026 – May 30WedOffices Closed
PHPhilippinesMay 27, 2026Wed—
IDIndonesiaMay 27, 2026 – May 29WedOffices Closed
MMMyanmarMay 27, 2026WedReduced Operations
MVMaldivesMay 27, 2026 – May 28Wed—
YEYemenMay 27, 2026 – May 30WedOffices Closed
GNGuineaMay 27, 2026 – May 28Wed—
IQIraqMay 27, 2026 – May 30WedOffices Closed
TRTurkeyMay 27, 2026 – May 30Wed—
EHWestern SaharaMay 27, 2026 – May 28Wed—
SGSingaporeMay 27, 2026WedOffices Closed
TJTajikistanMay 27, 2026 – May 28Wed—
INIndiaMay 28, 2026 – May 30ThuOffices Closed

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