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Id el Kabir 2026 in Nigeria

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 Id el Kabir a Public Holiday?

Id el Kabir 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 Id el Kabir

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Id el Kabir Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Fri Jul 31 Id el Kabir Public Holiday
2021 Tue Jul 20 Id el Kabir Public Holiday
2022 Sat Jul 9 Id el Kabir Public Holiday
2023 Wed Jun 28 Id el Kabir Public Holiday
2024 Sun Jun 16 Id el Kabir Public Holiday
2025 Fri Jun 6 Id el Kabir Public Holiday
2026 Wed May 27 Id el Kabir (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
2027 Mon May 17 Id el Kabir (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
2028 Sat May 6 Id el Kabir (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
2029 Wed Apr 25 Id el Kabir (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
2030 Sun Apr 14 Id el Kabir (Tentative Date) Public Holiday

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