Eid al Adha
Complete Sleep Guide
Main day: Wednesday, May 27,. 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.
📅 Eid al Adha, Confirmed Dates
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
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,
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 to 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 Sleep Guide, May 25, 29
Hajj 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.
🐑 Qurbani Days, Sleep and Energy
Qurbani can be performed over the three days of Eid: May 27, 28, and 29,. Early morning Qurbani supervision requires physical alertness and spiritual mindfulness, both of which are significantly impaired by sleep deprivation.
💤 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.