Eid al-Adha 2026, 2027 and 2028 in Côte d’Ivoire
Eid al-Adha is a public holiday in Ivory Coast, as it is in other countries with a significant Muslim population.
In 2026, Eid al-Adha falls on Wednesday 27 May. The holiday will be on Sunday 16 May in 2027.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 May | Wed | Eid al-Adha |
| 2027 | 16 May | Sun | Eid al-Adha |
| 17 May | Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday | |
| 2028 | 5 May | Fri | Eid al-Adha |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
According to the Koran, Allah told Ibrahim in a dream to sacrifice Ishmael, his son. Ibrahim was willing to follow Allah’s command and was in the act of doing so when Allah provided a goat to sacrifice in place of Ishmael.
Today, Muslims sacrifice an animal and feast on it for Eid al-Adha. They also wear new clothes, visit family, and give donations to the poor. Those who can afford it visit Mecca at least once in their life for “Hajj” to follow Muhammad’s model and commemorate Ibrahim’s willingness to trust Allah.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 Jun | Fri | Eid al-Adha |
| 2024 | 16 Jun | Sun | Eid al-Adha |
| 17 Jun | Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday |