Is 29 May 2026 a Eid al-Adha long weekend? A look at the Three Ministers' Joint Decree
The government has officially set holiday arrangements through the Joint Decree of the Ministers of Religious Affairs, Manpower, and Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform. The document contains the full list of national holidays and collective leave for 2026.
29 May 2026 is not included in the 2026 Collective Leave schedule. In addition, the date is not listed in the national holiday designation. Therefore, Friday, 29 May 2026 is not a day off nor a public holiday. It is a normal working day.
Official Eid al-Adha 2026 Holiday Schedule
The government has defined holidays specifically for the commemoration of Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah. The Eid al-Adha 2026 holidays are two days in close succession:
Wednesday, 27 May 2026: National Holiday Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah
Thursday, 28 May 2026: Collective Leave for Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah
Long Weekend for Eid al-Adha 2026
The Eid al-Adha 2026 holiday period connects directly with other public holidays. On Sunday, 31 May 2026, the government has designated the Hari Raya Waisak 2570 BE as a public holiday. Furthermore, on Monday, 1 June 2026, it coincides with the public holiday commemorating the Birth of Pancasila.
By taking one day of annual leave on Friday, 29 May 2026, the public could obtain a total break of up to six consecutive days. Here is the detailed Eid al-Adha 2026 long weekend:
Wednesday, 27 May 2026: National Holiday Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah
Thursday, 28 May 2026: Collective Leave for Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah
Friday, 29 May 2026: Recommendation to take annual leave (working day)
Saturday, 30 May 2026: Weekend
Sunday, 31 May 2026: Public Holiday Hari Raya Waisak 2570 BE
Monday, 1 June 2026: Public Holiday Hari Lahir Pancasila