ISLAMABAD: Initial predictions regarding the dates and holidays for Eid al-Adha 2026 in Pakistan have now been shared, with the official moon sighting committee meeting scheduled for May 17, 2026, to observe the 1447 Hijri lunar crescent.
If the moon is sighted on May 17, 1st Zul-Hijjah will fall on May 18 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha will likely be celebrated between May 27-29 (Wednesday to Friday).
In case the moon does not appear on May 17 but Zul-Hijjah turns out to be 30 days long the next moon will become visible on May 19, moving Eid al-Adha to May 28-30, Thursday to Saturday.
Government Holidays
According to the government’s proposal, holidays for Eid al-Adha are going to be from May 27 to May 29 nonetheless, the exact dates may differ depending on the official moon sighting.
For those who want to take an extended holiday combining weekends May 30-31 and government holidays could mean as many as five days off and should the holidays start a day earlier this period can be increased by one more day.
Congo virus alert issued in KP hospitals ahead of Eid
Earlier, the Health Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has issued an alert in hospitals across the province to prevent the spread of Congo Virus (CCHF) ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. The advisory urges the public to take extra precautions when handling livestock and provides guidelines for medical staff to follow strict infection control protocols.
The health department has stressed upon the people to be cautious regarding animal exposure and has recommended wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). It is also emphasized that the samples need to be carefully sent to laboratories in triple packages. The advisory has also suggested keeping ticks away from livestock to prevent virus transmission to the livestock and approved PCR and ELISA tests for diagnosing the disease.
Health Department has warned the people that the livestock handlers and butchers have more chances of contracting the virus because the CCHF virus can transmit to humans via blood and other body fluids. People are asked not to eat contaminated meat and come into contact with the sick livestock. Tick bites are one of the means of virus transmission; therefore, proper examination and treatment should be done.
