Public holiday in Kosovo
Eid ul-Adha in Kosovo
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Eid ul-Adha is a nationwide public holiday in Kosovo that marks the Muslim festival of sacrifice. It is observed across the country on the official holiday date for the year.
About Eid ul-Adha in Kosovo
In Kosovo, Eid ul-Adha is treated as a nationwide public holiday and is observed by Muslim communities across the country. It is one of the main Islamic festivals in the calendar, associated with prayer, sacrifice, charity and family visits. For many people, it is also a day that affects normal routines because it falls as an official day off across Kosovo.
Traditions
Common observances include the Eid prayer, giving to charity and the ritual sacrifice associated with the festival. Families also gather for meals and visits, with meat from the sacrifice shared among relatives, neighbours and people in need.
How Eid ul-Adha is celebrated in Kosovo
The day is generally marked by mosque attendance, family visits and shared meals. In many households, the focus is on spending time with relatives and distributing meat and food after the sacrifice.
Interesting facts
The holiday is observed nationwide in Kosovo rather than being limited to a particular municipality or region. It is one of Kosovo’s official public holidays with an annual date that follows 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.