Eid Al Adha (Bakra Eid) 2026 on May 27 or May 28? Check the Confirmed Date in the UAE, India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia & More

Eid Al Adha (Bakra Eid) 2026: Are you also excited for this Eid, but confused about what the confirmed date is or when Eid is celebrated in the UAE or in India? Well, the answer to your confusion is here. The date of Eid Al Adha is confirmed after the sighting of the crescent moon. But this year, some countries celebrate Eid on May 27, while other countries celebrate Eid on May 28, due to the sighting of the crescent moon on different days.

Check the confirmed date of Eid Al Adha (Bakra Eid) 2026 in the UAE, India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, & More

When is Eid Al Adha in 2026?

Eid Al Adha 2026 will be on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 or Thursday, 28 May 2026, depending on your geographical location and regional moon-sighting traditions.

As Islamic festivals rely on the lunar calendar, regional observations differ based on when the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon was sighted.

Who will celebrate Eid Al Adha on May 27, 2026?

Countries that will celebrate Eid Al Adha (Bakra Eid) on May 27, 2026, are:

• Saudi Arabia

• The UAE

• Turkey

• Tunisia

• Pakistan

• New Zealand

• Canada

• Oman

• Kuwait 

• Qatar

• Indonesia

• Malaysia

• Jordan

• Afghanistan

• The USA

• Singapore 

• Australia

• France 

• Germany

• The United Kingdom

Who will celebrate Eid Al Adha on May 28, 2026?

Countries that will celebrate Eid Al Adha on May 28, 2026, are:

• India

• Bangladesh

• Brunei

What is Crescent Moon for Eid Al Adha?

The crescent moon for Eid al-Adha (Bakra Eid) marks the beginning of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Eid al-Adha always falls on the 10th day of this month, meaning the new crescent establishes the exact dates for the festival and the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

How is the Sighting of the Crescent Moon significant for Eid Al Adha? 

The sighting of the crescent moon holds paramount significance because it dictates the start of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. 

This sighting establishes the exact dates for the Hajj pilgrimage and ensures that Eid al-Adha is accurately celebrated on its designated day.