How many days until Eid al-Adha 2027?
Days till Eid al-Adha
244days until Eid al-Adha
- Date
- May 16, 2027
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- That's
- 34 weeks and 6 days
Date is approximate — it depends on the lunar calendar and, for Islamic dates, on local moon sighting. Expect a day either way.
Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah and coincides with the final days of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Next 5 Eid al-Adha dates
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | May 16, 2027 | Sunday | 244 |
| 2028 | May 5, 2028 | Friday | 599 |
| 2029 | April 24, 2029 | Tuesday | 953 |
| 2030 | April 13, 2030 | Saturday | 1,307 |
| 2031 | April 2, 2031 | Wednesday | 1,661 |
Questions about Eid al-Adha
- How many days until Eid al-Adha?
- There are 244 days until Eid al-Adha, which falls on Sunday, May 16, 2027.
- How many days till Eid al-Adha?
- Same answer, either spelling: 244 days till Eid al-Adha. It lands on May 16, 2027.
- How many weeks until Eid al-Adha?
- About 34.9 weeks — 34 weeks and 6 days.
- How many more days until Eid al-Adha 2028?
- Eid al-Adha 2028 falls on Friday, May 5, 2028 — 599 days from today.
- What day of the week is Eid al-Adha 2027?
- Eid al-Adha 2027 falls on a Sunday.
- When is Eid al-Adha?
- On 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, the day after the pilgrims' standing at Arafat. Dates depend on moon sighting and can vary by a day between countries.
- How is it observed?
- With communal prayer and the qurbani, the sacrifice of an animal whose meat is shared with family, neighbours and those in need.
- Which Eid is 'greater'?
- Eid al-Adha is often called the greater Eid, and typically carries a longer public holiday than Eid al-Fitr.