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List of Important Dates in the Month of Zulhijah 1447 H

| Source: DETIK Translated from Indonesian | Social Policy
List of Important Dates in the Month of Zulhijah 1447 H
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The month of Zulhijah is one of the most significant months in the Hijri calendar, containing several important days that Muslims utilise to increase worship and sunnah practices. Based on the results of the ‘isbat’ session held by the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs, 1 Zulhijah 1447 Hijriah is set to fall on Monday, 18 May 2026. This determination is based on the monitoring of the hilal (new moon) and astronomical calculations (hisab) conducted by the government alongside relevant parties.

With this determination, Eid al-Adha, or 10 Zulhijah 1447 Hijriah, will fall on Wednesday, 27 May 2026. This calendar also serves as a reference for the performance of the Tarwiyah and Arafah sunnah fasts, as well as the Tasyrik days following Eid al-Adha.

List of Important Days in Zulhijah 2026:

Referring to the determination of 1 Zulhijah 1447 H by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, here is the schedule of important days during the month of Zulhijah 2026:

  • Monday, 18 May 2026: 1 Zulhijah 1447 H (Beginning of the month of Zulhijah).

  • Monday, 25 May 2026: 8 Zulhijah 1447 H (Tarwiyah Day) - Muslims are encouraged to perform the Tarwiyah sunnah fast.

  • Tuesday, 26 May 2026: 9 Zulhijah 1447 H (Arafah Day) - The Arafah sunnah fast is performed the day before Eid al-Adha for Muslims who are not performing the Hajj pilgrimage.

  • Wednesday, 27 May 2026: 10 Zulhijah 1447 H (Eid al-Adha) - The celebration of Eid al-Adha and the time for the Qurban (sacrifice) ritual. On this day, Muslims are prohibited from fasting.

  • Thursday–Saturday, 28–30 May 2026: 11–13 Zulhijah 1447 H (Tasyrik Days) - Tasyrik days last for three days after Eid al-Adha. According to Sharia provisions, Muslims are also not permitted to fast during the Tasyrik days.

Eid al-Adha 2026 Holidays and Collective Leave:

Furthermore, the government has established the schedule for national holidays and collective leave for Eid al-Adha 2026. This provision is stipulated in the Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB 3 Menteri) regarding National Holidays and Collective Leave for the year 2026.

The Eid al-Adha 2026 holiday schedule in Indonesia is as follows:

  • Wednesday, 27 May 2026: National holiday for Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah.

  • Thursday, 28 May 2026: Collective leave for Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah.

With these national holidays and collective leave periods, the public can utilise the Eid al-Adha moment for worship, gathering with family, or taking a brief respite from routine activities.

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