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Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to follow Allah's (God's) command to sacrifice his son. Muslims around the world observe this event.
Is Idul Adha a Public Holiday?
Idul Adha is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Qurbani Cattle market in Bangladesh.
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About Idul Adha
Read more about Idul Adha.Idul Adha Observances
Note: During a public holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mon | 12 Sep | Idul Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | 1 Sep | Idul Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | 22 Aug | Idul Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Sun | 11 Aug | Idul Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | 31 Jul | Idul Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | 20 Jul | Idul Adha | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | 10 Jul | Idul Adha | 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.
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