When Is Eid 2025? Dates for Eid al-Fitr & al-Adha
If you’re planning holidays, travel, or family gatherings around the Islamic calendar, you’ve probably found yourself searching for “when is Eid 2025” more than once — the answer depends on which Eid you’re asking about and on who spots the moon first. Here’s what’s confirmed by official bodies, what’s expected, and how the dates actually land each year.
Eid al-Fitr 2025 expected start: Evening of Sunday, March 30, 2025 ·
Eid al-Adha 2025 confirmed date (Islamic Foundation of Ireland): Friday, June 6, 2025 ·
Eid al-Adha 2026 expected start (Islamic Relief UK): Evening of Tuesday, May 26, 2026 ·
Number of Eids in Islam: Two (Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha) ·
Eid al-Adha holiday length in UAE (2025 government announcement): 4 days (public sector)
Quick snapshot
- Eid al-Adha 2025 confirmed: Friday, June 6 (Gulf News moon sighting report)
- Eid al-Adha 2026 expected start: evening of May 26 (Islamic Relief UK calendar)
- Eid al-Fitr 2025 not confirmed until Ramadan moon sighting
- Eid al-Adha holiday length varies by country and sector
- March 30-31, 2025: Eid al-Fitr expected (CalendarDate.com calendar aggregator)
- June 6, 2025: Eid al-Adha confirmed (Islamic Foundation of Ireland religious authority)
- May 26-30, 2026: Eid al-Adha expected (Islamic Relief UK humanitarian aid organization)
- Moon sighting for Ramadan 1446 AH will set Eid al-Fitr 2025
- GCC moon sighting for Dhul Hijjah will confirm Eid al-Adha 2025
6 key dates, one pattern: the Islamic lunar calendar shifts roughly 11 days earlier each year, so both Eids gradually move through the Gregorian seasons.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr 2025 expected start | Evening of Sunday, March 30, 2025 | Expected (pending moon sighting) |
| Eid al-Fitr 2025 expected end | Evening of Monday, March 31, 2025 | Expected (pending moon sighting) |
| Eid al-Adha 2025 confirmed date | Friday, June 6, 2025 | Confirmed (Islamic Foundation of Ireland religious authority) |
| Eid al-Adha 2026 expected start | Evening of Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Expected (Islamic Relief UK calendar) |
| Eid al-Adha 2026 expected end | Evening of Saturday, May 30, 2026 | Expected (pending moon sighting) |
| Number of Eids in Islam | Two | Doctrinal fact |
What day is Eid Mubarak 2025?
Eid al-Fitr 2025 expected date
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting (Wikipedia encyclopedia). It’s expected to begin on the evening of Sunday, March 30, 2025, and end on the evening of Monday, March 31, 2025 (CalendarDate.com calendar aggregator). The exact date depends on the official moon sighting that marks the end of Ramadan.
Eid al-Adha 2025 confirmed date
Eid al-Adha 2025 is confirmed for Friday, June 6, 2025, by the Islamic Foundation of Ireland (official religious authority). In the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the crescent moon for Dhu Al Hijjah was sighted on Tuesday evening, May 27, 2025, making the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah Wednesday, May 28 — placing Eid al-Adha on Friday, June 6 (Gulf News moon sighting report). The Saudi Supreme Court had called on Muslims to sight the crescent on May 27 (Gulf News Supreme Court call).
The implication: the moon was sighted as expected, so the date held across the Gulf.
Eid al-Adha 2025 is locked in across the Gulf: Friday, June 6. Travelers and holiday planners in the UAE can expect the public sector break to run from Arafah Day (Thursday, June 5) through Sunday, June 8 — four days total (Gulf News Supreme Court call).
What date is Big Eid?
Eid al-Adha 2025 date
“Big Eid” refers to Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, which falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah (Wikipedia encyclopedia). For 2025, that day is Friday, June 6 — confirmed by official announcements in Ireland (Islamic Foundation of Ireland religious authority) and the Gulf (Gulf News moon sighting report).
Eid al-Adha 2026 date
Eid al-Adha 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and end on the evening of Saturday, May 30, 2026, according to Islamic Relief UK (humanitarian aid organization). The date will be confirmed after the GCC moon sighting for Dhu Al Hijjah in 2026.
The pattern: each year, Big Eid moves about 11 days earlier in the Gregorian calendar. For anyone planning long-lead events, the 2026 date gives a reliable 12-month window.
What are the holidays for Eid al-Adha 2025?
UAE public holiday dates for Eid al-Adha 2025
The UAE government announced that the Eid al-Adha 2025 holiday for the public sector begins with Arafah Day on Thursday, June 5, followed by Eid from Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8 — a total of four days (Gulf News Supreme Court call). Private sector holidays may differ; individual company calendars apply.
Eid al-Adha holiday length in other countries
Eid al-Adha is a public holiday in Muslim-majority countries (BBC Bitesize educational overview). In Saudi Arabia, the public sector typically gets a longer break — often up to a week — while countries with smaller Muslim populations may offer one or two days. In Ireland, for example, the date is confirmed by the Islamic Foundation of Ireland religious authority but is not a public holiday.
For UAE residents: the four-day public sector break is confirmed, but private sector employees should check their employer’s holiday calendar — the government’s announcement applies explicitly to public sector workers.
Is Eid al-Adha confirmed?
Eid al-Adha 2025 confirmation
Yes. Eid al-Adha 2025 is confirmed for Friday, June 6, 2025. The Islamic Foundation of Ireland (religious authority) announced the date, and moon sighting reports from the UAE and Saudi Arabia confirmed it at the local level (Gulf News moon sighting report). The Saudi Supreme Court’s call to sight the crescent on May 27 increased the likelihood — and it was sighted, so the date held (The National moon sighting report).
Eid al-Adha 2026 confirmation
Eid al-Adha 2026 is not yet confirmed. The expected start is the evening of Tuesday, May 26, 2026, per Islamic Relief UK (humanitarian aid organization), but the official date will be set after the GCC moon sighting for Dhu Al Hijjah in May 2026.
What this means: for 2025, plans can be locked in with confidence. For 2026, mark the expected window but hold off on non-refundable bookings until the official sighting.
Why do Muslims have two Eids?
Eid al-Fitr explained
Muslims celebrate two Eids each year. Eid al-Fitr, meaning “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” marks the end of Ramadan, the month of dawn-to-dusk fasting (Wikipedia encyclopedia). It is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the month that follows Ramadan, with communal prayers, charity (Zakat al-Fitr), and festive meals.
Eid al-Adha explained
Eid al-Adha, the “Festival of Sacrifice,” commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God (Islamic Relief UK Eid al-Adha guide). It falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, and coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage (BBC Bitesize educational overview).
The trade-off: Eid al-Fitr is about community and completion — the end of a month of discipline. Eid al-Adha is about faith and sacrifice — a connection to the Hajj and a shared act of charity through Qurbani (animal sacrifice distributed to the needy).
What is forbidden during Eid?
Fasting on Eid
Fasting is forbidden on both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha (Wikipedia encyclopedia, Wikipedia encyclopedia). These are days of celebration, prayer, and feasting — not fasting. The prohibition is a direct teaching in Islamic jurisprudence.
Other prohibitions
Beyond fasting, prohibitions on Eid are minimal. Both days are meant for joy, gratitude, and family. Specific restrictions — such as types of food or entertainment — vary by school of thought, but the general rule is that Eids are for celebration, not austerity.
Is Eid-ul-Adha 3 days or 4 days?
Duration of Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha is observed over four days: from the 10th to the 13th of Dhu Al Hijjah (BBC Bitesize educational overview). The primary day is the 10th, when the main Eid prayer and sacrifice take place, but the following three days (the “Days of Tashreeq”) are also part of the celebration.
Public holiday vs religious observance
The public holiday may be shorter than the full religious observance. In the UAE, the government announced a four-day break for the public sector (June 5–8) (Gulf News Supreme Court call). Other countries may offer fewer days or none at all. Eid al-Adha is a public holiday in Muslim-majority countries (BBC Bitesize educational overview).
Is Eid-ul-Adha a public holiday?
Public holiday status by country
Yes, in Muslim-majority countries. Eid al-Adha is a public holiday in nations such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, and many others (BBC Bitesize educational overview). In countries where Muslims are a minority, such as the UK, Ireland, or the US, it is not a public holiday — though the date is still observed by Muslim communities.
Eid al-Adha 2025 holiday dates in UAE
The UAE government announced the public sector holiday for Eid al-Adha 2025: Arafah Day on Thursday, June 5, followed by Eid from Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8 (Gulf News Supreme Court call). The Islamic Foundation of Ireland (religious authority) confirms the date for Ireland, but it’s not a public holiday there.
The public holiday length depends entirely on where you live and whether you work in the public or private sector. In the UAE, the four-day break is guaranteed for government employees; private sector workers should verify with their employer individually.
Timeline
- March 30–31, 2025 — Eid al-Fitr (expected, pending Ramadan moon sighting)
- May 27, 2025 — Crescent sighting for Dhu Al Hijjah called by Saudi Supreme Court (Gulf News Supreme Court call)
- May 28, 2025 — First day of Dhu Al Hijjah in UAE and Saudi Arabia (Gulf News moon sighting report)
- June 5, 2025 — Arafah Day (UAE public sector holiday begins)
- June 6, 2025 — Eid al-Adha 2025 (confirmed by Islamic Foundation of Ireland religious authority and Gulf moon sighting)
- June 6–8, 2025 — Eid al-Adha holiday in UAE (Friday through Sunday) (Gulf News Supreme Court call)
- May 26–30, 2026 — Eid al-Adha 2026 (expected, per Islamic Relief UK calendar)
Clarity section
What’s unclear
- Eid al-Fitr 2025 exact date — not confirmed until moon sighting near end of Ramadan
- Eid al-Adha 2025 holiday length may vary by country and by sector (public vs private)
- Eid al-Adha 2026 exact date — not confirmed until GCC moon sighting in May 2026
- Private sector holiday arrangements in UAE for Eid al-Adha 2025 have not been uniformly announced
- Eid al-Fitr 2025 expected start: evening of Sunday, March 30, 2025 — pending official confirmation
- Eid al-Adha 2026 expected start: evening of Tuesday, May 26, 2026 — pending GCC moon sighting
- Doctrinal rulings on specific Eid prohibitions vary by school of thought
Confirmed facts
- Eid al-Adha 2025 is confirmed: Friday, June 6, 2025 (Islamic Foundation of Ireland religious authority)
- Moon sighting confirmed Dhu Al Hijjah start on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (Gulf News moon sighting report)
- UAE public sector holiday: Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8 (Gulf News Supreme Court call)
- Fasting is forbidden on both Eids (Wikipedia encyclopedia)
Quotes from experts
“Eid al-Adha 2025 is confirmed for Friday, June 6, 2025.”
— Islamic Foundation of Ireland (official religious authority)
“Eid al-Adha 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday, May 26, 2026.”
— Islamic Relief UK (humanitarian aid organization)
“Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.”
— Islamic Relief UK Eid al-Adha guide
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, and is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal. Eid al-Adha, the “Feast of Sacrifice,” commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son and falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah, during the Hajj season (BBC Bitesize educational overview).
How is the date of Eid determined?
Eid dates are determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. For Eid al-Fitr, the new moon must be sighted after sunset marking the end of Ramadan. For Eid al-Adha, the moon sighting sets the start of Dhu Al Hijjah. Official moon-sighting committees — such as the Saudi Supreme Court (Gulf News Supreme Court call) — make the final call.
Why does the date of Eid change every year?
The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar calendar. This means every Islamic date moves about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year. So Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha fall in different seasons over time (Wikipedia encyclopedia).
Is Eid al-Fitr a public holiday?
Yes, in Muslim-majority countries. In the UAE, Eid al-Fitr is typically a public holiday. In countries like the UK, US, or Ireland, it is not an official public holiday, though the date is observed by Muslims (BBC Bitesize educational overview).
What are the common greetings for Eid?
The most common greeting is “Eid Mubarak,” meaning “Blessed Eid.” Another is “Eid Saeed,” meaning “Happy Eid.” For Eid al-Adha, some also say “Eid al-Adha Mubarak” (Wikipedia encyclopedia).
How long does Eid al-Fitr last?
Eid al-Fitr is observed for one to three days, depending on the country and tradition. The primary day is the first of Shawwal, but in many Muslim-majority countries, it is a public holiday lasting two to three days (Wikipedia encyclopedia).
What is the significance of Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God — and God’s provision of a ram instead. It coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage and involves the ritual sacrifice of an animal (Qurbani), with meat distributed to the needy (Islamic Relief UK Eid al-Adha guide).
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