Public holiday in Azerbaijan
Gurban Bayrami in Azerbaijan
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Gurban Bayrami is Azerbaijan’s public holiday for the Islamic festival of sacrifice. It is observed nationwide and falls on the dates listed for each year in the holiday calendar.
About Gurban Bayrami in Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, Gurban Bayrami is a nationwide public holiday connected with the Islamic festival of sacrifice. It is part of the country’s official holiday calendar and is observed across Azerbaijan on the listed dates each year. For many people in Azerbaijan, the day is associated with family visits, charitable giving and shared meals after the ritual sacrifice associated with the holiday. As a public holiday, it has practical significance for daily life and scheduling across the country.
History
Gurban Bayrami is the Azerbaijani name for Eid al-Adha, one of the major Islamic festivals. In Azerbaijan, it is recognized as a public holiday in the modern state holiday calendar.
Traditions
Common observances in Azerbaijan include the sacrifice of an animal by families who choose to do so, with meat shared among relatives, neighbors and people in need. People also visit family members and remember deceased relatives, and charitable giving is an important part of the day.
How Gurban Bayrami is celebrated in Azerbaijan
The holiday is generally marked by mosque attendance, family gatherings and visits to relatives. In many places, the day has a quieter rhythm than an ordinary working day, with people spending time at home or with extended family rather than on formal public events.
Interesting facts
In Azerbaijan, Gurban Bayrami is one of the main Islamic public holidays alongside Ramazan Bayrami. The holiday dates vary each year because they follow the Islamic lunar calendar.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 May 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.