Eid al-Adha 2027 countdown
Shows the days and hours until Eid al-Adha, the Day of Arafah, and the expected private-sector holiday in each country.
How many days left?
Expected Eid al-Adha 1448 holiday in the GCC
| Country | Expected private-sector holiday | If the month completes 30 days |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | Saturday 15 May – Tuesday 18 May (4 days) | Sunday 16 May – Wednesday 19 May (4 days) |
| UAE | Saturday 15 May – Tuesday 18 May (4 days) | Sunday 16 May – Wednesday 19 May (4 days) |
| Qatar | Sunday 16 May – Tuesday 18 May (3 days) | Monday 17 May – Wednesday 19 May (3 days) |
| Kuwait | Saturday 15 May – Tuesday 18 May (4 days) | Sunday 16 May – Wednesday 19 May (4 days) |
| Oman | Saturday 15 May – Tuesday 18 May (4 days) | Sunday 16 May – Wednesday 19 May (4 days) |
| Bahrain | Sunday 16 May – Tuesday 18 May (3 days) | Monday 17 May – Wednesday 19 May (3 days) |
The holidays above are for the private sector and include the Day of Arafah where it is a holiday; each is confirmed by official decision after the Dhu al-Hijjah moon sighting. In Saudi Arabia the private-sector holiday starts on the Day of Arafah. Government holidays are usually longer.
Working during Eid earns extra pay or a substitute day; see GCC public holidays. For Eid al-Fitr see the Eid al-Fitr countdown.
Frequently asked questions
When is Eid al-Adha 2027?
Sunday 16 May 2027 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448) by Umm al-Qura, with the Day of Arafah on Saturday 15 May; both may move a day later with the moon sighting.
How long is the Eid al-Adha holiday for the private sector?
4 days from the Day of Arafah in Saudi Arabia and Oman, Arafah plus 3 days of Eid in the UAE and Kuwait, and 3 days in Qatar and Bahrain, under the labour laws and published decisions.
Sources
- UAE — Cabinet Resolution 27/2024 on official holidays (Arabic)
- Saudi Arabia — Labour Law Article 112 (English translation, HRDF)
- Qatar — text of Labour Law 14/2004 (Al Raya, Arabic)
- Kuwait — text of Labour Law 6/2010 (Al Anba, Arabic)
- Oman — Labour Law, Royal Decree 53/2023 (Arabic)
- Bahrain — Labour Law 36/2012 (Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission, Arabic)
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.