Eid al-Adha 2026 in Canada was observed on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH), following the Saudi moon-sighting announcement. The next Eid al-Adha falls on Monday, 17 May 2027.
Canada has approximately 1.8 million Muslims (~4.9% of the population, 2021 census) — the second-largest non-Christian religious community in the country. The largest concentrations are in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Greater Montreal, Greater Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, and Edmonton.
Quick reference: Eid al-Adha 2026 in Canada
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Date observed | Wed 27 May 2026 |
| Hijri date | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH |
| Federal statutory holiday | No |
| Provincial statutory holiday | No (not recognised in any province) |
| Estimated Canadian Muslims | ~1.8 million (2021 census) |
| Next Eid al-Adha | Mon 17 May 2027 |
| Next Islamic holiday | Mawlid al-Nabi — Tue 25 Aug 2026 |
Is Eid al-Adha a statutory holiday in Canada?
No. Eid al-Adha is not a federal statutory holiday, and is not recognised as a statutory holiday in any Canadian province or territory. Muslim Canadians typically use floating holidays, vacation days, or unpaid leave.
However:
- Federal employers under the Canada Labour Code must reasonably accommodate religious observance unless it causes undue hardship (per Canadian Human Rights Act).
- Ontario, Quebec, and BC have human rights codes that require similar accommodation for provincially-regulated workplaces.
- Ontario school boards in the Peel, York, and Toronto District School Boards close schools on Eid al-Adha (decision from 2018 onwards) — this is a school board calendar matter, not a statutory holiday.
- Some municipalities (e.g. City of Mississauga, City of Markham, City of Brampton) issue official Eid greetings and adjust some municipal services.
For Canada's federal/provincial holiday calendars, see /ca/calendar.
Eid prayer (Salat al-Eid) across Canada
Eid prayer was held shortly after sunrise on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at mosques and large outdoor venues across the country. Notable congregations:
- Toronto / GTA — ISNA Canada (Mississauga), Jami Mosque (Boustead), Bait-ul-Islam (Maple), Madinah Masjid (Danforth), Salaheddin Islamic Centre (Scarborough); outdoor prayer at the Toronto Muslim Festival (Downsview Park) drawing 25,000+
- Montreal — Centre Islamique du Québec, Al-Sunnah Al-Nabawiyah Centre, Khalid bin Walid Mosque (Côte-des-Neiges); outdoor prayer at Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Vancouver — Masjid Al-Salaam (Burnaby), BC Muslim Association (Richmond); outdoor prayer at Swangard Stadium
- Calgary — Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre, Calgary Islamic Centre (8th Avenue NW); outdoor prayer at Genesis Centre
- Ottawa — Ottawa Mosque (Northwestern Avenue), Assalam Mosque; outdoor prayer at Lansdowne Park
- Edmonton — Al-Rashid Mosque (the oldest mosque in Canada, built 1938), Markaz-Ul-Islam; outdoor prayer at Edmonton Expo Centre
- Winnipeg, Halifax, Quebec City, Saskatoon — local mosque congregations
Local prayer timings vary 5–15 minutes between cities; check your local mosque or Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) announcements.
How the date was determined
Canadian Muslims follow several methodologies for dating Eid:
- Saudi moon-sighting — most large mosques and the Hilal Council of Canada announced 27 May based on the Saudi proclamation on 24 May 2026
- Astronomical calculation — the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) uses predetermined astronomical dates; for 2026 these matched the Saudi date
- Local Canadian sighting — a minority of communities wait for a North American sighting
For 2026 the Canadian Muslim community was largely unified on Wednesday, 27 May.
Qurbani in Canada
Canadian Muslims arrange the ritual sacrifice (Qurbani / Udhiyah) in several ways:
- International charities — Islamic Relief Canada, Human Concern International, Penny Appeal Canada, Muslim Hands Canada arrange sacrifice in countries facing food insecurity. Typical cost: CAD $200–$400 per sheep, $1,000+ for cattle share.
- Domestic CFIA-licensed halal slaughterhouses — Provinces require sacrifice through licensed facilities; private home slaughter is illegal in Canada. Major facilities in Mississauga, Markham, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver Lower Mainland, and rural Quebec accept Qurbani orders.
Meat is traditionally divided into thirds: family, friends/relatives, the poor.
Eid greetings used in Canada
- Eid Mubarak — universal across all Canadian Muslim communities
- Eid Sa'eed — Arabic
- Eid Mubarak ho — Urdu/Hindi (common in GTA South Asian community)
- Bayramınız Mübarek Olsun — Turkish (used in Toronto and Montreal Turkish diaspora)
- Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha — Malay/Indonesian (Vancouver and Toronto Southeast Asian community)
- Tabaski — used by West African Canadian communities (Senegalese, Malian — large in Montreal)
Looking ahead: Eid al-Adha 2027
Eid al-Adha 2027 in Canada is expected on Monday, 17 May 2027 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH). Because the Islamic calendar is purely lunar (354 days), Eid al-Adha shifts ~11 days earlier each Gregorian year.
Forward projection:
- 2026: Wed 27 May ✓
- 2027: ~Mon 17 May
- 2028: ~Fri 5 May
- 2029: ~Tue 24 April
- 2030: ~Sat 13 April
Next Islamic holiday in Canada
After Eid al-Adha, the next major date observed by Canadian Muslims is Mawlid al-Nabi — the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad — falling on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. Mawlid is widely observed among Canada's Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian Sufi, and West African Muslim communities, though Salafi-leaning communities do not observe it.
Related references
- Eid al-Adha 2026: dates by country, Hajj, Feast of Sacrifice
- Eid al-Fitr 2026 dates by country
- Eid al-Adha explained: meaning and Qurbani
- Canada 2026 statutory holidays
- Islamic Hijri calendar 1447–1448 AH
- May 2026 calendar
Eid dates depend on Saudi moon-sighting and local Canadian announcement. Verify with your local mosque or the Hilal Council of Canada before planning leave or ceremonies.