With Eid al-Adha 2026 approaching, interest has risen regarding the date of Eid al-Adha, the Day of Arafah, and the first day of Eid al-Adha in Egypt.
The Day of Arafah falls on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Therefore, the first day of Eid al-Adha will be Wednesday, May 27th, and the Eid al-Adha holiday will continue until Friday, May 29th, according to the official holiday schedule.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
