Hari Raya Haji in Malaysia
The festival of sacrifice, coinciding with the Hajj pilgrimage.
Hari Raya Haji, also called Hari Raya Aidiladha or Eid al-Adha, is the festival of sacrifice. It commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God, and coincides with the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Observed nationally, the day begins with congregational prayers, after which the qurban (ritual sacrifice of livestock) is performed and the meat distributed to family, neighbours and the needy.
When is Hari Raya Haji?
| Year | Date | Observed in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wed, 27 May 2026 | National | |
| 2027 | Mon, 17 May 2027 | National | |
| 2028 | Fri, 5 May 2028 | National |
Planning around Hari Raya Haji
Hari Raya Haji is a nationwide public holiday observed across Malaysia. If you are planning travel or annual leave, check the dates above for 2026 and the following years, because the weekday changes each year and determines whether the holiday creates a natural long weekend.
Within the years listed, Hari Raya Haji falls next to a weekend in at least one year, so taking one or two days of annual leave can stretch your break further. See our long-weekend pages for the best leave suggestions in each state.