When is Eid al-Adha 2026?

Eid al-Adha 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday May 26, 2026, with the main day of celebration on Wednesday May 27, 2026. The festival lasts 3-4 days ending approximately May 29-30. In Pakistan, the main day is expected May 27, with public holidays from Wednesday May 27 to Sunday May 31. All dates are subject to local crescent moon sighting of Dhu al-Hijjah.

What time is Eid prayer on May 27 2026?

Eid al-Adha prayer is performed 20-45 minutes after sunrise. On May 27 2026: Karachi sunrise ~5:44am PKT (prayer 6:10-6:30am), Lahore sunrise ~5:14am (prayer 5:40-6:00am), London sunrise ~4:52am BST (prayer ~5:20am), Dubai sunrise ~5:39am GST (prayer ~6:05am). Always confirm with your local mosque.

What time should I sleep before Eid al-Adha 2026?

For Lahore Eid prayer at 5:45am with 45 minutes prep, sleep by 9:44pm on May 26 for 5 complete 90-minute cycles (7.5 hours). For Karachi prayer at 6:15am, sleep by 10:14pm. Use the calculator on this page for your exact prayer time.

Hajj 2026 takes place from May 25 to May 29. Arafat Day (most important day) is Tuesday May 26. Pilgrims move between Mina (May 25), Arafat (May 26), Muzdalifah (night May 26-27), and return to Mina for the stoning of Jamarat on Eid Day May 27.

🌙 Verified Dates — Updated April 2026

Eid al-Adha 2026
Complete Sleep Guide

Main day: Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Festival begins evening of May 26. Hajj: May 25–29. Arafat Day: May 26. Pakistan holidays: Wed–Sun (May 27–31). Full prayer time and bedtime guide for every country.

📅 Main Day: May 27, 2026 🕋 Hajj: May 25–29 🇵🇰 Pakistan Holidays: May 27–31 🌙 Moon Sighting Eve: May 26 🐑 Qurbani: May 27–29

📅 Eid al-Adha 2026 — Confirmed Dates

Moon Sighting Eve

Tue, May 26

Dhu al-Hijjah crescent sighting. Eid begins after Maghrib.

Main Eid Day ⭐

Wed, May 27

Eid prayer at sunrise. Qurbani begins. Main celebration day.

Second Day (Tashreeq)

Thu, May 28

Continued Qurbani and celebrations. 11th Dhul Hijjah.

Third Day

Fri, May 29

Final day of Eid. 12th Dhul Hijjah. Jumu'ah prayer.

Hajj Period

May 25–29

Arafat Day (Wuquf): Tue May 26. Muzdalifah night: May 26–27.

Pakistan Holidays

May 27–31

Wed to Sun. 5-day holiday expected (subject to government announcement).

⚠️ Subject to Moon Sighting

Dates are based on astronomical calculations of the Dhu al-Hijjah crescent moon by leading Islamic scholars. Actual dates in your country depend on local moon sighting. Pakistan and some countries may observe one day earlier or later than Saudi Arabia. Always confirm with your local mosque or Islamic authority.

🌙 Eid Bedtime Calculator — May 26 Night

⏰ What Time Should I Sleep Before Eid?

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Bedtimes are calculated using 90-minute sleep cycles. The green card shows the recommended 5-cycle (7.5h) bedtime. Enter your actual local prayer time above.

🕌 Eid Prayer Times by Country — May 27, 2026

Eid al-Adha prayer is performed between 20–45 minutes after sunrise on May 27. Times below are sunrise-based estimates. Confirm your exact prayer time with your local mosque as methods vary.

City	Sunrise	Eid Prayer	Bedtime (5 cycles / 7.5h)	Bedtime (4 cycles / 6h)
Karachi	05:44 PKT	06:10–06:30	10:14 pm (Tue May 26)	11:44 pm (Tue)
Lahore	05:14 PKT	05:40–06:00	09:44 pm (Tue May 26)	11:14 pm (Tue)
Islamabad	05:12 PKT	05:38–05:58	09:42 pm (Tue May 26)	11:12 pm (Tue)
Peshawar	05:08 PKT	05:34–05:54	09:38 pm (Tue May 26)	11:08 pm (Tue)
Quetta	05:28 PKT	05:54–06:14	09:58 pm (Tue May 26)	11:28 pm (Tue)

🇵🇰 Pakistan: Public holidays expected Wednesday May 27 through Sunday May 31 (5 days). Fajr in Lahore on May 27 is approximately 3:34am PKT.

City	Sunrise	Eid Prayer	Bedtime (5 cycles)	Bedtime (4 cycles)
London	04:52 BST	05:20–05:40	09:44 pm (Tue May 26)	11:14 pm (Tue)
Birmingham	04:58 BST	05:26–05:46	09:50 pm (Tue May 26)	11:20 pm (Tue)
Manchester	04:52 BST	05:20–05:40	09:44 pm (Tue May 26)	11:14 pm (Tue)
Bradford	04:52 BST	05:20–05:40	09:44 pm (Tue May 26)	11:14 pm (Tue)
Glasgow	04:26 BST	04:54–05:14	09:18 pm (Tue May 26)	10:48 pm (Tue)

🇬🇧 UK: May 27 is not a public holiday. Many British Muslims take annual leave. Confirm exact prayer time and venue with your local mosque — some large mosques hold multiple Eid prayer slots.

City	Sunrise	Eid Prayer	Bedtime (5 cycles)	Bedtime (4 cycles)
Dubai	05:39 GST	06:05–06:25	10:09 pm (Tue May 26)	11:39 pm (Tue)
Abu Dhabi	05:40 GST	06:06–06:26	10:10 pm (Tue May 26)	11:40 pm (Tue)
Sharjah	05:38 GST	06:04–06:24	10:08 pm (Tue May 26)	11:38 pm (Tue)

🇦🇪 UAE: Eid al-Adha is a 4-5 day national public holiday in the UAE. Both public and private sector workers are included. Exact dates confirmed by UAE government close to the occasion.

City	Sunrise	Eid Prayer	Bedtime (5 cycles)	Bedtime (4 cycles)
New York (EDT)	05:25 EDT	05:53–06:13	09:57 pm (Tue May 26)	11:27 pm (Tue)
Chicago (CDT)	05:18 CDT	05:46–06:06	09:50 pm (Tue May 26)	11:20 pm (Tue)
Los Angeles (PDT)	05:42 PDT	06:10–06:30	10:14 pm (Tue May 26)	11:44 pm (Tue)
Houston (CDT)	06:13 CDT	06:41–07:01	10:45 pm (Tue May 26)	12:15 am (Wed)
Toronto (EDT)	05:33 EDT	06:01–06:21	10:05 pm (Tue May 26)	11:35 pm (Tue)

🇺🇸 USA/Canada: Some ISNA-affiliated mosques celebrate based on global moon sighting which may differ by a day. Check with your local Islamic centre for their confirmed Eid date.

City	Sunrise	Eid Prayer	Hajj Note	Bedtime (5 cycles)
Makkah (Mecca)	05:35 AST	06:01–06:21	Stoning + Qurbani	10:05 pm (Tue May 26)
Madinah	05:28 AST	05:54–06:14	Arafat: May 26	09:58 pm (Tue May 26)
Riyadh	05:18 AST	05:44–06:04	Mina: May 25–29	09:48 pm (Tue May 26)
Jeddah	05:37 AST	06:03–06:23	Muzdalifah: May 26 night	10:07 pm (Tue May 26)

City	Sunrise	Eid Prayer (Bakrid)	Bedtime (5 cycles)	Bedtime (4 cycles)
Delhi	05:26 IST	05:52–06:12	09:56 pm (Tue May 26)	11:26 pm (Tue)
Mumbai	06:00 IST	06:26–06:46	10:30 pm (Tue May 26)	12:00 am (Wed)
Hyderabad	05:46 IST	06:12–06:32	10:16 pm (Tue May 26)	11:46 pm (Tue)
Kolkata	04:58 IST	05:24–05:44	09:28 pm (Tue May 26)	10:58 pm (Tue)

🇮🇳 India: Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) is a national public holiday. Indian Muslims observe on May 27 or May 28 depending on local moon sighting. Confirm with your state's Islamic authority.

🕋 Hajj 2026 Sleep Guide — May 25–29

🕋 Hajj 2026 Key Dates

Hajj 2026 runs May 25–29. Arafat Day (the most important act of Hajj, Wuquf) is Tuesday May 26. Pilgrims move from Mina to Arafat to Muzdalifah and back to Mina across 5 days with extreme heat (40–45°C), minimal sleep opportunity, and one of the most physically demanding worship schedules in human religious practice.

📋 Hajj 2026 — Day-by-Day Sleep Protocol

May 25

Day 1 · Mina 8th Dhul Hijjah. Travel to Mina after Fajr. This is the best night to bank sleep. Target: sleep 9pm, wake 3am (3 complete cycles). Mina tents have air conditioning — use it.

May 26

Day 2 · Arafat 9th Dhul Hijjah. Wuquf from midday to Maghrib sunset. After Maghrib, move to Muzdalifah and sleep outdoors. Target: 2 cycles (3h) at Muzdalifah 10pm–2am before Fajr.

May 27

Day 3 · Eid · Mina 10th Dhul Hijjah. Leave Muzdalifah before Fajr for Jamarat stoning. Then Qurbani, Tawaf al-Ifadhah, and Eid prayer. Take 90-minute naps between rituals when possible.

May 28–29

Days 4–5 · Tashreeq 11th and 12th Dhul Hijjah. Remaining in Mina, stoning Jamarat each day after midday. Recovery sleep 9pm–4am (4.5–5h) is critical. Those staying for 13th Dhul Hijjah (May 30) have one additional night.

🐑 Qurbani Days — Sleep and Energy

Qurbani can be performed over the three days of Eid: May 27, 28, and 29, 2026. Early morning Qurbani supervision requires physical alertness and spiritual mindfulness — both of which are significantly impaired by sleep deprivation.

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Night Before Qurbani

Target 7.5 hours (5 cycles). Light evening meal. Avoid heavy food after 8pm which disrupts sleep onset and reduces deep sleep quality by up to 20%.

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After Qurbani Nap

A 20-minute power nap between Qurbani and the Eid meal resets alertness. Never longer than 30 minutes — this avoids sleep inertia and night sleep disruption.

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Heavy Eid Meals

Large Eid meals cause post-meal drowsiness. Wait 2–3 hours after eating before sleeping to prevent acid reflux and fragmented sleep cycles.

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Children on Eid

Children under 10 need consistent bedtimes even during Eid. One late night up to 10pm is manageable. Two or more consecutive late nights disrupt circadian rhythm for up to a week.

💤 Post-Eid Recovery — May 29–31

Three to four days of early mornings, large celebratory meals, family gatherings, and disrupted schedules typically accumulate 2–4 hours of sleep debt across the Eid holiday. Pakistan's 5-day holiday window (May 27–31) creates a genuine recovery opportunity. Use it intentionally rather than accumulating further debt through late nights every day.

📅 Post-Eid Recovery Schedule (May 29–June 1)

May 29 Fri

One extra cycle: sleep 10pm, wake 7am (9h, 6 cycles). Friday prayer is at midday — no early alarm needed. Do not oversleep past 8am.

May 30 Sat

Normal schedule begins: sleep 10:30pm, wake 6:30am. This re-anchors circadian rhythm before the working week.

May 31 Sun

Maintain sleep/wake times strictly. No naps after 3pm. This protects Monday cognitive performance.

June 1 Mon

Return to work or school fully recovered. Morning light exposure 10–20 minutes immediately after waking helps complete circadian reset.

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