Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) in the Philippines

Regular HolidayAlso known as Eid al-Adha, Feast of Sacrifice, Hari Raya Haji

Eid'l Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, is a regular holiday under Republic Act No. 9849 observed at the close of the Hajj pilgrimage. Like Eid'l Fitr, the final date is confirmed by proclamation after lunar observation.

Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) dates

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Regular Holiday · Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025 · date still tentative

Final date confirmed by separate proclamation after Islamic lunar observation.

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Sunday, May 16, 2027

Regular Holiday · Awaiting proclamation · date still tentative

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Holiday pay on Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)

Regular holiday: covered employees receive 100% of their daily wage even when they do not work, and 200% for the first eight hours if they do. Working on a regular holiday that also falls on a rest day pays 260%.

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