Eid al-Adha
عيد الأضحى
Details
- Country
Iraq- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- May 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
- Date may vary
- ±1 days (Subject to official confirmation)
Avoid booking non-refundable travel on these exact dates. Check closer to the date for confirmation.
Date may be approximate
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Offices Closed
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 3 months before
Notes
Date subject to moon sighting. Four-day Festival of Sacrifice. Families sacrifice livestock and distribute meat. Major holiday for all Iraqi communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Eid al-Adha a public holiday in Iraq?
- Yes, Eid al-Adha is an official public holiday in Iraq. 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 30, 2026.
- What is Eid al-Adha called locally in Iraq?
- Eid al-Adha is locally known as "عيد الأضحى" in Iraq.
Eid al-Adha
Festival of Sacrifice marking the culmination of Hajj. Celebrated with animal sacrifice, communal prayers, and family gatherings across the Muslim world.
| Country | Date | Day | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq(current) | May 27, 2026 – May 30 | Wed | Offices Closed |
 Afghanistan | May 27, 2026 – May 29 | Wed | Offices Closed |
 Turkmenistan | May 27, 2026 – May 28 | Wed | — |
 United Arab Emirates | May 27, 2026 – May 29 | Wed | Offices Closed |
 Eritrea | May 27, 2026 – May 28 | Wed | — |
 Burkina Faso | May 27, 2026 – May 28 | Wed | — |
 Myanmar | May 27, 2026 | Wed | Reduced Operations |
 Sudan | May 27, 2026 – May 29 | Wed | Offices Closed |
 Philippines | May 27, 2026 | Wed | — |
 Indonesia | May 27, 2026 – May 29 | Wed | Offices Closed |
 Tajikistan | May 27, 2026 – May 28 | Wed | — |
 Singapore | May 27, 2026 | Wed | Offices Closed |
 Syria | May 27, 2026 – May 30 | Wed | Offices Closed |
 Malaysia | May 27, 2026 | Wed | Offices Closed |
 Maldives | May 27, 2026 – May 28 | Wed | — |
 Western Sahara | May 27, 2026 – May 28 | Wed | — |
 Yemen | May 27, 2026 – May 30 | Wed | Offices Closed |
 Guinea | May 27, 2026 – May 28 | Wed | — |
 Turkey | May 27, 2026 – May 30 | Wed | — |
 India | May 28, 2026 – May 30 | Thu | Offices Closed |