Eid al-Fitr
Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah's (God's) command to sacrifice his son. Muslims around the world observe this event.
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.
Qurbani Cattle market in Bangladesh.
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About Eid al-Adha
Read more about Eid al-Adha.Eid al-Adha Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Thu | Sep 24 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2016 | Tue | Sep 13 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Sat | Sep 2 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | Aug 22 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Sun | Aug 11 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Jul 31 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Jul 20 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Jul 10 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Jun 29 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Jun 7 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
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