Muslims across India will observe Eid al-Adha (Bakrid), an important religious festival, later this week. The festival is expected to fall on either May 27 or May 28, with the exact date determined by the sighting of the moon.
Bakrid is a gazetted holiday in India, and several states including Kerala, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana have already declared holidays for the occasion. In most parts of the country, the festival is likely to be celebrated on May 28, 2026.
Bakrid 2026 Holiday Schedule Across States
Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat, Telangana to Observe May 28 HolidayDelhi has officially declared May 28, 2026 as the public holiday for Bakrid celebrations. Similarly, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Telangana will also observe Eid-ul-Adha on the same date.
Uttar Pradesh Announces Two-Day Holiday
In Uttar Pradesh, the state government has declared holidays on both May 27 and May 28, 2026, in connection with Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.
Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir Mark May 27
Meanwhile, Haryana will observe the public holiday on May 27, while the administration of Jammu and Kashmir has also confirmed May 27, 2026, as the official holiday for the festival.
Kerala Announces Extended Holiday
Kerala has introduced an extended holiday arrangement for Bakrid 2026. The state government has declared May 28 as an additional holiday alongside May 27, allowing government employees and public sector workers two consecutive days off during the festival period.
Delhi Central Government Holiday Update for Eid al-Adha 2026
Offices to Remain Closed on May 28In Delhi, all Central Government administrative offices located in Delhi and New Delhi will remain closed on May 28, 2026, in observance of Eid al-Adha. The holiday has been revised from the previously scheduled date of May 27, 2026, and shifted to May 28 to align with the updated observance of the festival.
Donations and Charity
Charity and support for the underprivileged form an important part of Eid al-Adha. During the festival, Muslims donate money, food, clothing to ensure that everyone can take part in the celebrations and enjoy the occasion.
Festive Celebrations
Families mark the festival by preparing traditional dishes and sweets, decorating their homes, and coming together with loved ones. Wearing new clothes, exchanging greetings, and giving “Eidi” (gifts or money, especially to children) are also valued traditions of the celebration.
