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Eid al-Adha 2026 in Sri Lanka

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

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Eid al-Adha Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2014–2026.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2014 Sun Oct 5 Eid al-Adha Public Holiday
2015 Thu Sep 24 Eid al-Adha Public Holiday
2016 Mon Sep 12 Eid al-Adha Public Holiday
2017 Sat Sep 2 Eid al-Adha Public Holiday
2018 Wed Aug 22 Eid al-Adha Public Holiday
2019 Mon Aug 12 Eid al-Adha Public Holiday
2020 Sat Aug 1 Eid al-Adha Public Holiday
2021 Wed Jul 21 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
2026 Thu May 28 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.