Public interest in Egypt has risen regarding 2026’s Eid al-Adha holiday, including how long it will last and when the exact dates of Arafat Day and Eid al-Adha will be.
Arafat Day falls on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Therefore, the first day of Eid al-Adha will be Wednesday, May 27, and the holiday will continue until Friday, May 29, according to the official holiday calendar.
The holiday in total will begin on Tuesday, May 26 and continue until Saturday, May 30 – lasting for four consecutive days.
