Sky Guide for May 2026
What’s up in the day and night sky in May 2026, including two Full Moons and the Eta Aquarid meteor shower.
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
Read more about Hari Raya Haji.Hari Raya Haji Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tue | Jul 20 | Hari Raya Haji | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
| 2022 | Sun | Jul 10 | Hari Raya Haji | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
| 2022 | Mon | Jul 11 | Day off for Hari Raya Haji | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
| 2023 | Thu | Jun 29 | Hari Raya Haji | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
| 2024 | Sun | Jun 16 | Hari Raya Haji | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 6 | Day off for Hari Raya Haji | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
| 2025 | Sat | Jun 7 | Hari Raya Haji | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
| 2026 | Wed | May 27 | Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date) | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
| 2027 | Mon | May 17 | Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date) | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
| 2028 | Fri | May 5 | Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date) | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
| 2029 | Tue | Apr 24 | Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date) | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
| 2030 | Sun | Apr 14 | Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date) | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
| 2030 | Mon | Apr 15 | Day off for Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date) | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
| 2031 | Thu | Apr 3 | Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date) | State Holiday | Christmas Island, Cocos and Keeling Islands |
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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