See the Seven Sisters Eclipse
On July 20, skywatchers in North America can witness the Moon pass in front of the Pleiades. Learn more about the myths behind this star cluster.
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 Eid al-Adha a Public Holiday?
Eid al-Adha is a public holiday. 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 Eid al-Adha
Read more about Eid al-Adha.Eid al-Adha Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Fri | Jul 31 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Jul 20 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 9 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jun 28 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jun 16 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 6 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | May 27 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | May 17 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Fri | May 5 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Apr 24 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | Sun | Apr 14 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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