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Eid al-Adha 2025 in Sri Lanka

On Eid al-Adha, Muslims demonstrate their obedience to Allah by sacrificing an animal. The holiday is inspired by a story from the Quran that is also known to Christians and Jews.

Is Eid al-Adha a Public Holiday?

Eid al-Adha is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2025, it falls on a 土曜日, and some businesses may choose to follow 土曜日 opening hours.

Sheep are among the animals sacrificed on Eid al-Adha.

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About Eid al-Adha

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Eid al-Adha Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2014–2025.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2014日曜日10月5日 (日)Eid al-AdhaPublic Holiday
2015木曜日9月24日 (木)Eid al-AdhaPublic Holiday
2016月曜日9月12日 (月)Eid al-AdhaPublic Holiday
2017土曜日9月2日 (土)Eid al-AdhaPublic Holiday
2018水曜日8月22日 (水)Eid al-AdhaPublic Holiday
2019月曜日8月12日 (月)Eid al-AdhaPublic Holiday
2020土曜日8月1日 (土)Eid al-AdhaPublic Holiday
2021水曜日7月21日 (水)Eid al-AdhaPublic Holiday
2022日曜日7月10日 (日)Eid al-AdhaPublic Holiday
2023木曜日6月29日 (木)Eid al-AdhaPublic Holiday
2024月曜日6月17日 (月)Eid al-AdhaPublic Holiday
2025土曜日6月7日 (土)Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)Public Holiday

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