When is Eid’l Adha?
In 2026, Eid’l Adha falls on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. It is classified here as a Philippine public holiday.
History of Eid’l Adha
Eid’l Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of Islam’s principal feasts and a national holiday in the Philippines under Republic Act No. 9849. It is connected with the Hajj pilgrimage and values of faith, family and generosity.
Because the feast follows the Islamic lunar calendar, the President proclaims the civil date annually. Proclamation No. 1264 set May 27 as the nationwide regular holiday for 2026.
Eid’l Adha appears in the Philippine calendar with a specific legal classification that should not be blurred into the generic word “holiday.” A regular nationwide holiday for the Feast of Sacrifice, proclaimed for May 27 in 2026. Proclamation No. 1006 and any later date-specific proclamation control the 2026 status; DOLE guidance then explains covered private-sector pay, including the regular-holiday rules and the different “no work, no pay” baseline for special non-working days unless a more favourable policy or agreement applies. Government, essential and continuous services use their own authorised staffing arrangements.
How Eid’l Adha is observed
Regular nationwide holiday; May 27 in 2026. Future dates require official proclamation. No automatic Monday substitution should be inferred unless a proclamation or law expressly moves or adds a date.
Traditions of Eid’l Adha
Prayer
Muslim communities begin the day with congregational worship. For Eid’l Adha, programmes and participation vary by locality, institution, faith and household.
Family hospitality
Visits and shared meals bring relatives and neighbours together. For Eid’l Adha, programmes and participation vary by locality, institution, faith and household.
Generosity
Food sharing and support for people in need are central values of the feast. For Eid’l Adha, programmes and participation vary by locality, institution, faith and household.
Dates and observance rules are checked against the official Philippine official and legal guidance. Annual proclamations distinguish regular holidays, special non-working days and working-day observances; local dates may differ.
History sources: Philippines: Proclamation No. 1006, 2026 holidays, Presidential Communications Office: 2026 holidays, Department of Labor and Employment: holiday-pay framework, Philippines: Proclamation No. 1264 on Eid’l Adha 2026.
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