Eid-ul-Adha 2026 In India: When Is Bakrid This Year? Check Expected Date

There is a confusion across several states over whether Eid Al-Adha 2026, also known as Bakrid, would be celebrated on May 27 or May 28. The uncertainty came after the Dhul-Hijjah crescent moon was not sighted earlier this week, forcing governments, courts and institutions to revise holiday schedules at the last moment.

Bakrid will now be celebrated across most parts of India on Thursday, May 28, 2026. However, Jammu and Kashmir will continue observing the festival on May 27 based on local moon sighting traditions.

Why Did The Bakrid Date Change?

The Eid Al-Adha date shifted after religious bodies confirmed that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah was not visible.

Once the moon sighting announcement was made, several states and institutions updated their holiday notifications and schedules accordingly.

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) announced that Central Government offices in Delhi and New Delhi would remain closed on May 28 instead of May 27.

Similarly, the Supreme Court of India revised its holiday calendar. The court said it would function normally on May 27, while cases listed for May 28 would now be taken up a day earlier.

Which States Shifted The Bakrid Holiday To May 28?

States including Telangana and Andhra Pradesh shifted the Eid holiday to May 28 after moon sighting confirmations.

The Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan in Telangana announced that Eid Al-Adha would fall on May 28 after completion of 30 days of Dhul-Qa'dah.

In Andhra Pradesh, Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations scheduled for May 28 were also postponed following the revised holiday announcement.

Kerala has now announced two holidays for Bakrid. While May 27 had already been declared a holiday earlier, the state government later added May 28 as an additional public holiday after confirmation of the revised Eid date.

Meanwhile, West Bengal declared May 28 as a public holiday for Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) and cancelled the previously announced holidays on May 26 and May 27.

Will Stock Markets Remain Closed on May 27 or 28?

Stock markets will remain closed on Thursday, May 28, for Eid Al-Adha 2026.

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) had already listed May 28 as an official trading holiday in its market holiday calendar.

Trading across equity and derivatives segments will remain suspended for the day.

Why Is Jammu and Kashmir Celebrating Bakrid on May 27?

Unlike most states, Jammu and Kashmir will celebrate Bakrid on May 27 itself.

The decision follows local moon sighting traditions and announcements made by religious authorities in the Union Territory.

The revised Eid Al-Adha 2026 date has now brought clarity for schools, courts, offices, banks and markets after confusion over whether Bakrid would fall on May 27 or May 28.