Eid al-Adha (Qurban) 2027
In 2027, Eid al-Adha (Qurban) falls on 16–17 May (Sunday, Monday). Days off: 15 May – 18 May, 4 days.
The Cabinet of Ministers' decision for 2027 is not out yet (it usually comes in December). Fixed holidays are from the Labour Code, the Ramadan and Eid al-Adha dates from the astronomical Hijri calendar, and the moved days from the Code's rule; the decision may add an extra day off.
2027 expected
Eid al-Adha (Qurban)
16–17 May 2027 · Sunday, Monday
in 232 days
4 days off 15 May, Saturday – 18 May, Tuesday
- 18 May, Tuesday — moved day off: The first day of Eid al-Adha falls on a Sunday
The festival of sacrifice, beginning on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah. Two days off. It comes about 11 days earlier each year; the Cabinet of Ministers confirms the date.
Eid al-Adha (Qurban) by year
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027expected | 16–17 May | Sunday, Monday | 4 days off15 May – 18 May |
| 2026 | 27–28 May | Wednesday, Thursday | 5 days off27 May – 31 May |
When a holiday falls on a weekend, the next working day is a day off (Labour Code, art. 105.5); the same when Ramadan or Eid al-Adha coincides with another holiday (art. 105.6). 20 January is not moved.
Other holidays
Source: article 105 of the Labour Code and the Cabinet of Ministers' yearly decisions. Prepared by the Operativ Məlumat Mərkəzi newsroom; checked 25 September 2026.