Eid Al-Adha 2026 India Date Updated After Dhul-Hijjah Moon Sighting
Bakrid 2026 Date Changed After Moon Sighting Update
Bakrid 2026, also known as Eid Al-Adha, will be celebrated on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in most parts of India. The Eid al-Adha 2026 date changed in India after the Dhul-Hijjah moon was not sighted, moving the Eid Al-Adha holiday to May 28, 2026, in most states. Earlier, many calendars had marked May 27, 2026, as the likely date, but the final decision depends on local moon sighting reports because Islamic festivals follow the lunar calendar.
The update has ended confusion among people searching for the correct Bakrid 2026 date in India. With the moon not sighted, the festival observance has moved to May 28, 2026, across several regions. Bakrid is one of the most important Islamic festivals and is observed with special prayers, family gatherings, and charity.
State-Wise Bakrid Holiday Update
Several states, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal, revised the Bakrid holiday from May 27 to May 28, 2026. Central government offices in Delhi and New Delhi also updated the holiday date. Kerala announced holidays around the revised festival schedule, while some exams and institutional activities were also changed due to the new observance date.
Jammu and Kashmir may observe Bakrid on May 27, 2026, based on separate local moon sighting traditions. The National Stock Exchange has also listed May 28 as a market holiday for Eid Al-Adha, meaning trading will remain closed on that day. For most parts of India, May 28 is now the confirmed Bakrid holiday date for 2026.
