Quick answer: On the Umm al-Qura calendar, the Day of Arafah 1448 AH is Saturday 15 May 2027 and Eid al-Adha is Sunday 16 May 2027.
How it's calculated
The countdown takes today's date in Riyadh, finds the Hijri date on the Umm al-Qura calendar, and looks up the next 10 Dhu al-Hijjah (Eid al-Adha) and 9 Dhu al-Hijjah (the Day of Arafah). The days left are whole calendar days; on the day itself it shows “Today”.
In Saudi Arabia the start of Dhu al-Hijjah is confirmed after the crescent is sighted, which fixes the Day of Arafah and Eid; the observed dates can differ from the calendar by a day. The Islamic day begins at sunset, so the night of Eid starts the evening before the date shown.
For the end of Ramadan, see the Eid al-Fitr countdown; to check any other date, use the Hijri to Gregorian converter.
Worked examples
- From Wednesday 4 November 2026 to the Day of Arafah 1448, Saturday 15 May 2027: 192 days
- From the same day to Eid al-Adha 1448, Sunday 16 May 2027: 193 days
Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha dates, 1448–1452 AH
Expected dates on the Umm al-Qura calendar; the observed dates can differ by a day after the moon sighting. Eid al-Adha comes about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year.
| Hijri year | Day of Arafah (9 Dhu al-Hijjah) | Eid al-Adha (10 Dhu al-Hijjah) |
|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | Saturday 15 May 2027 | Sunday 16 May 2027 |
| 1449 AH | Thursday 4 May 2028 | Friday 5 May 2028 |
| 1450 AH | Monday 23 April 2029 | Tuesday 24 April 2029 |
| 1451 AH | Friday 12 April 2030 | Saturday 13 April 2030 |
| 1452 AH | Tuesday 1 April 2031 | Wednesday 2 April 2031 |
Frequently asked questions
How many days are left until Eid al-Adha?
The countdown at the top of this page shows it, counted from today's date in Riyadh.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027?
Sunday 16 May 2027 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH), with the Day of Arafah on Saturday 15 May 2027, on the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Why can the date differ by a day?
Umm al-Qura is a calculated calendar. In Saudi Arabia the start of Dhu al-Hijjah is announced after the crescent is sighted, which can move Arafah and Eid by a day. Follow the official announcement.
What is the Day of Arafah?
9 Dhu al-Hijjah, the main day of the Hajj, when pilgrims stand at Arafat. Eid al-Adha is the next day.
When does the Eid al-Adha holiday start?
In Saudi Arabia and the UAE it usually starts on the Day of Arafah and runs for about four days, but the dates are announced each year.
When can the udhiyah (sacrifice) be made?
From after the Eid prayer on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah until sunset on the 12th or 13th, depending on the school you follow. Many people book it through a licensed scheme, such as the Saudi Adahi programme, so the meat is distributed for them.