Public holiday
Id ul Adha (Haj Festival) 2026
Id ul Adha (Haj Festival) 2026 falls on
Thursday 28 May 2026
This date has passed.
Provisional. This date is not yet confirmed in the Government Gazette and, for Islamic holidays, depends on local moon sighting. Treat it as likely, not settled.
What this means for your trip
Public holiday. Banks and government offices closed. Muslim communities perform sacrificial rituals and distribute meat. Date depends on moon sighting and may shift by one day.
Common questions
When is Id ul Adha (Haj Festival) in 2026?
Id ul Adha (Haj Festival) falls on Thursday 28 May 2026 in Sri Lanka. This date has not yet been confirmed in the Government Gazette and may shift by a day.
What is closed on Id ul Adha (Haj Festival)?
Public holiday. Banks and government offices closed. Muslim communities perform sacrificial rituals and distribute meat. Date depends on moon sighting and may shift by one day.