Pakistan is expected to observe Eid ul Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 [1].
The date is critical for millions of Muslims who plan religious sacrifices and travel during the holiday. Because the Islamic calendar relies on lunar cycles, the exact timing depends on the sighting of the Zil Hajj moon.
The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council provided the forecast based on scientific lunar data [1]. The council said the holiday is likely to fall on May 27, 2026 [1]. This projection aligns with other international forecasts, including reports that Nigeria is also expected to observe the holiday on the same day [3].
However, the final date remains subject to the physical sighting of the moon. Some reports indicate that Eid ul Adha 2026 could be observed on either May 27 or May 28 [2]. This variance depends on whether the crescent is visible to official committees on the evening of the 29th of Zil Hajj.
In other regions, similar uncertainties exist. While the expected date in Nigeria is May 27, 2026 [3], the Nigeria High Commission in Canada said the date could be modified [3].
The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council typically provides these forecasts to help the public and government agencies prepare for the festivities. The council's data serves as a guideline until the official moon-sighting committee makes a final announcement closer to the date.
“Pakistan is expected to observe Eid ul Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026”
The reliance on both scientific forecasts and physical sightings often leads to slight discrepancies in holiday dates across different countries. While the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council provides a data-driven estimate, the tradition of moon-sighting means that official government declarations in Pakistan and other Muslim-majority nations may vary by 24 hours.
