Eid al-Adha Holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria, known locally as Id el Kabir Holiday.
In 2026 it falls on Friday 29 May; in 2027 on Tuesday 18 May.
It follows the lunar calendar: the dates shown are estimates and may shift by a day once the moon is sighted.
7 other countries in our calendar also have Eid al-Adha Holiday as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 June | Saturday weekend | |
| 2025 | 9 June | Monday long weekend | observed (moved) |
| 2026 | 29 May | Friday long weekend | estimated date |
| 2027 | 18 May | Tuesday | estimated date |
| 2028 | 7 May | Sunday weekend | estimated date |
| 2028 | 9 May | Tuesday | observed (moved) |