Eid al-Adha 2025 falls on Friday, 6 June for most regions including Saudi Arabia and the UK, while Pakistan celebrates on Saturday, 7 June due to its own moon-sighting decision. The four-day festival marks one of the most significant occasions in the Islamic calendar.
When is Eid al-Adha 2025?
The Festival of Sacrifice begins on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. For 2025, astronomical calculations and official announcements place the start date at Friday, 6 June for the majority of Muslim communities worldwide. The observance continues through Monday, 9 June.
| Region | 2025 Date |
|---|---|
| General | 6–9 June 2025 |
| UK | 6 June 2025 (expected) |
| Pakistan | 7 June 2025 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6 June 2025 |
- Eid al-Adha 2025 begins on Friday, 6 June, and lasts up to four days depending on local tradition.
- Dates are determined by the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon; the calculated date is widely accepted in most regions.
- Muslims in the UK commonly follow the Saudi moon sighting, making 6 June the most likely start.
- In Pakistan, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee reported the moon was not sighted on the expected evening, shifting Eid to 7 June.
- The Day of Arafah, the most important day of Hajj, falls on Thursday, 5 June 2025.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eid al-Adha 2025 start date | 6 June 2025 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha 2025 end date | 9 June 2025 (Monday) |
| Day of Arafah 2025 | 5 June 2025 (Thursday) |
| Number of days observed | 4 days (most regions) |
| Next Eid al-Adha (2026) | Begins evening of 26 May 2026 |
| Eid ul Fitr 2025 | Around 31 March – 1 April 2025 |
When is Eid al-Adha 2025 in the UK?
In the United Kingdom, Eid al-Adha 2025 is widely reported as Friday, 6 June. Britain does not have a single national religious authority for moon sighting, so the date is determined by local mosque councils and Islamic bodies. Most UK communities align with the Saudi announcement, though some groups may conduct their own sighting and observe Eid on a different day.
For London specifically, there is no separate astronomical rule. The date observed depends on whether local communities follow the Saudi sighting, a local sighting, or another methodology. Reports from the 2025 cycle indicate the UK broadly aligned with 6 June.
Eid al-Adha is not a statutory public holiday in the UK. Some schools, employers, and local councils may recognise it informally or grant leave upon request, but there is no nationwide public holiday designation.
When is Eid al-Adha 2025 in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Supreme Court called for the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon to be sighted on Tuesday, 27 May 2025. After confirmed sightings, authorities announced Eid al-Adha on Friday, 6 June 2025, with Arafat Day on Thursday, 5 June 2025. The public holiday typically runs for several days around the 10th to 13th of Dhul Hijjah.
Pakistan
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee stated that the moon was not sighted on the relevant evening in 2025. As a result, Dhul Hijjah began on 29 May 2025, and Eid al-Adha fell on Saturday, 7 June 2025. This one-day difference from Saudi Arabia and the UK illustrates how local moon sighting decisions affect the calendar.
The Islamic calendar is lunar, so the start of Dhul Hijjah depends on the new crescent moon being sighted. If the crescent is sighted on the first expected evening, Eid comes earlier; if not, the month starts a day later and Eid shifts by one day. This is why Saudi Arabia and Pakistan can announce different Eid dates in the same year.
What is the public holiday for Eid al-Adha 2025?
Eid al-Adha is a public holiday in many Muslim-majority countries. In Saudi Arabia, the official break typically spans several days around 10th–13th Dhul Hijjah, which in 2025 corresponds to 6–9 June. In Pakistan, the government usually declares a three-to-four-day holiday, though the sources do not provide the complete federal schedule for 2025.
In non-Muslim countries such as the UK and the United States, Eid al-Adha is not a statutory public holiday. However, many Muslim communities celebrate the occasion, and some workplaces and schools offer flexible leave or recognise the day informally.
While the calculated dates for Eid al-Adha 2025 are widely accepted, actual observance may shift by one day in some countries due to physical moon sighting. Saudi Arabia and other national authorities will make official announcements closer to the time.
Eid al-Adha 2025: Timeline of key dates
- 5 June 2025 – Day of Arafah, the most important day of Hajj.
- 6 June 2025 – Eid al-Adha begins (first day) in Saudi Arabia, UK, and most regions.
- 7 June 2025 – Eid al-Adha begins in Pakistan (first day).
- 7–9 June 2025 – Continuation of Eid celebrations across all regions.
- 26 May 2026 – Next Eid al-Adha begins (evening), subject to moon sighting.
How certain are the Eid al-Adha 2025 dates?
| Established information | Information that remains unclear |
|---|---|
| Astronomical calculations place Eid al-Adha 2025 on 6 June for most regions. | Actual observance may shift by one day in some countries due to physical moon sighting. |
| Saudi Arabia officially announced 6 June 2025 after confirmed moon sighting. | The UK has no single authority; local observance may vary between 6 and 7 June. |
| Pakistan confirmed 7 June 2025 after the moon was not sighted on the expected evening. | The full federal holiday schedule for Pakistan in 2025 is not detailed in available sources. |
What determines the date of Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Because the lunar year is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, the date moves earlier each year on the Gregorian calendar. The sighting of the new crescent moon marks the beginning of Dhul Hijjah, and Eid follows ten days later.
For 2025, the calculated date falls on a weekend for many countries, which may affect public holiday arrangements. In 2026, Eid al-Adha will begin about 11 days earlier in the Gregorian year, with Islamic Relief projecting the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah to start on 18 May 2026, the Day of Arafah on 26 May 2026, and Eid al-Adha on 27 May 2026.
What do the sources say about Eid al-Adha 2025?
2025 date: 6 June – 9 June (West Asia, Europe, North America)
Wikipedia – Eid al-Adha page
Public holiday will begin on Thursday 5th June with Arafat day and first day of Eid on Friday 6th June.
YouTube Short (personal user)
In 2026, Eid ul-Adha will begin on the evening of Tuesday 26 May.
BBC Bitesize
What comes next for Eid al-Adha?
For those planning ahead, the next Eid al-Adha after 2025 will begin on the evening of 26 May 2026 and end on the evening of 30 May 2026, according to Islamic Relief. The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah 2026 are expected to start on 18 May 2026. Local moon sighting announcements should be checked closer to the time, as actual dates may shift by one day. For more detailed coverage, see Eid al-Adha 2025 dates and moon sighting.
Frequently asked questions about Eid al-Adha 2025
What day is Eid al-Adha 2026?
Eid al-Adha 2026 will begin on the evening of Tuesday 26 May and end on the evening of Saturday 30 May, subject to moon sighting.
Eid ul Fitr 2025?
Eid ul Fitr 2025 was celebrated around 31 March–1 April 2025, marking the end of Ramadan.
2026 Eid ul Fitr date?
Eid ul Fitr in 2026 is expected around 20–21 March, depending on moon sighting.
Is Eid al-Adha 2025 a public holiday in the UK?
No, Eid al-Adha is not a public holiday in the UK, although many Muslim communities celebrate it.
Why does Pakistan celebrate Eid al-Adha on a different day from Saudi Arabia?
The Islamic calendar depends on moon sighting. In 2025, Pakistan’s Ruet-e-Hilal Committee did not sight the moon on the expected evening, so Dhul Hijjah began a day later, shifting Eid to 7 June.
How long does Eid al-Adha last?
The festival lasts up to four days in most regions, from 10 to 13 Dhul Hijjah. In 2025, this corresponds to 6–9 June for countries observing from 6 June.
What is the Day of Arafah?
The Day of Arafah falls on 9 Dhul Hijjah, the day before Eid al-Adha. It is the most important day of Hajj and a significant day for fasting and prayer.
Will Eid al-Adha 2025 dates change after moon sighting?
In countries where the date was confirmed by official moon sighting, such as Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, the dates are final. Some communities may observe on adjacent days based on local announcements.
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