Bakri Eid 2026: Centre revises Eid-ul-Azha holiday; govt offices to remain shut on May 28 instead of May 27
The Indian government has revised the holiday for Eid-ul-Azha, moving it from May 27 to May 28, 2026. This change was made following the expected sighting of the moon and the festival's observance schedule. The Delhi government has also issued strict guidelines regarding animal sacrifice and sanitation during the celebrations.
- ▪The holiday for Eid-ul-Azha has been shifted to May 28, 2026.
- ▪Central government offices in Delhi will remain closed on this date.
- ▪The Delhi government has warned against illegal animal sacrifice and improper waste disposal during the festival.
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Bakri Eid 2026: Centre revises Eid-ul-Azha holiday; govt offices to remain shut on May 28 instead of May 27In a fresh order, the government said the holiday for Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) has been shifted to May 28. Published on: May 22, 2026 3:44 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link The Centre on Friday announced that all central government administrative offices in Delhi will remain closed on May 28 on account of Eid-ul-Azha, revising its earlier holiday notification that had declared May 27 as a public holiday.Livestock vendors wait for customers to sell their goats at a Bakri bazaar ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival.
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