Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) 2026 & 2027 date
The festival of sacrifice, celebrated by Muslims.
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) 2026
27 May 2026
Wednesday · Saka Jyeshtha 6, 1948
✓ Central Govt holiday ·
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) 2027
17 May 2027
Monday · Saka Vaishakha 27, 1949
✓ Central Govt holiday ·
🌙 Date depends on moon sighting. The Government may change it at short notice.
When is Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in 2026?
In 2026, Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) is on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 (Saka Jyeshtha 6, 1948).
When is Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in 2027?
In 2027, Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) is on Monday, 17 May 2027 (Saka Vaishakha 27, 1949).
Other holidays
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Source: DoPT gazetted holiday list 2026 (Central Government offices, Delhi/New Delhi)
Source: DoPT O.M. No. 12/2/2023-JCA dated 16 July 2026 (Central Government offices, Delhi/New Delhi)