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Hari Raya Haji 2025 in Australia

On Eid al-Adha, Muslims demonstrate their obedience to Allah by sacrificing an animal. The holiday is inspired by a story from the Quran that is also known to Christians and Jews.

Is Hari Raya Haji a Public Holiday?

Hari Raya Haji is a public holiday in Christmas Island and Cocos and Keeling Islands, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Sheep are among the animals sacrificed on Eid al-Adha.

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About Hari Raya Haji

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Hari Raya Haji Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2019MonAug 12Hari Raya HajiState HolidayChristmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands
2020FriJul 31Hari Raya HajiState HolidayChristmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands
2021TueJul 20Hari Raya HajiState HolidayChristmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands
2022SunJul 10Hari Raya HajiState HolidayChristmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands
2022MonJul 11Day off for Hari Raya HajiState HolidayChristmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands
2023ThuJun 29Hari Raya HajiState HolidayChristmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands
2024SunJun 16Hari Raya HajiState HolidayChristmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands
2025FriJun 6Day off for Hari Raya HajiState HolidayChristmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands
2025SatJun 7Hari Raya HajiState HolidayChristmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands
2026WedMay 27Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date)State HolidayChristmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands
2027MonMay 17Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date)State HolidayChristmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands
2028FriMay 5Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date)State HolidayChristmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands
2029TueApr 24Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date)State HolidayChristmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands

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