Orthodox Easter Day
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
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 Kurban Bayrami a Public Holiday?
Kurban Bayrami 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 Kurban Bayrami
Read more about Kurban Bayrami.Kurban Bayrami Observances
Note: Holidays that fall in a weekend are moved to the nearest Monday.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Aug 11 | Kurban Bayrami | Official Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Jul 31 | Kurban Bayrami | Official Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Jul 20 | Kurban Bayrami | Official Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 9 | Kurban Bayrami | Official Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jun 28 | Kurban Bayrami | Official Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jun 16 | Kurban Bayrami (Tentative Date) | Official Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jun 17 | Day off for Kurban Bayrami (Tentative Date) | Official Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Jun 7 | Kurban Bayrami (Tentative Date) | Official Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | May 27 | Kurban Bayrami (Tentative Date) | Official Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | May 17 | Kurban Bayrami (Tentative Date) | Official Holiday |
| 2028 | Fri | May 5 | Kurban Bayrami (Tentative Date) | Official Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Apr 24 | Kurban Bayrami (Tentative Date) | Official 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.
