Eid al-Adha 2027 in Tunisia
Nationwide
Eid al-Adha, known in Tunisia as Eid el-Kebir, the festival of sacrifice, is expected on Sunday 16 and Monday 17 May 2027, according to public-holiday forecasts; the official date follows the sighting of the crescent moon. Families sacrifice a sheep, and in mid-May Djerba reaches about 27 °C in the afternoon.
Dates
- 16 May 2027 – 17 May 2027 — Eid al-Adha 1448: 16-17 May 2027 (forecast) (estimated date)
Source: qppstudio.net, 2026-2027 Tunisia Public Holidays — accessed 20 October 2026
Eid al-Adha 1448, known in Tunisia as Eid el-Kebir, is expected to be celebrated on Sunday 16 May 2027, with a second public holiday on Monday 17 May, according to the public-holiday forecasts of qppstudio, a calendar publisher. The official date will be set by the religious authorities after sighting the crescent moon that opens the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, and may shift by a day.
The festival of sacrifice
Eid al-Adha, the "festival of sacrifice", falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca. In the Maghreb it is called Eid el-Kebir, the "great festival", as opposed to Eid es-Seghir, the little festival at the end of Ramadan.
The festival commemorates the faith of Ibrahim, the biblical Abraham, who was ready to sacrifice his son at God's command until God put a ram in his place at the last moment. In remembrance, families sacrifice an animal, most often a sheep, after a special morning prayer; part of the meat, a third by tradition, goes to the poor.
The sheep, a matter of budget
In Tunisia, the price of sheep is subject to public measures: in May 2026 the Ministry of Agriculture set reference prices of TND 23.8 to 27 per kilo live weight, about €7 to €8, at two supervised sales points near Tunis, in Essaïda and Radès. The farmers' union estimated at the time that an "acceptable" sheep sold for TND 1,300 to 1,750, about €390 to €520.
Travelling over Eid
Both days of Eid are public holidays: check the opening hours of sites, museums and shops before each visit.
Mid-May is the start of the beach season. In Djerba the average May high is 27 °C and the sea 21 °C; in the Saharan south it is already hot, with an average high of 32.3 °C in Tozeur and 31.9 °C in Kebili, near Douz. The three beach hotels chosen by Sabaro on the island are described on the Djerba, Zarzis and the South-East page.
In May, Tunisia is 1 hour behind Paris1 hour behind Brussels1 hour behind Geneva1 hour behind Luxembourgthe same time as Londonthe same time as Dublin1 hour behind Frankfurt1 hour behind Vienna1 hour behind Amsterdam1 hour behind Rome1 hour behind Madridthe same time as Lisbon1 hour behind Warsaw1 hour behind Prague1 hour behind Stockholm1 hour behind Copenhagen1 hour behind Oslo2 hours behind Helsinki. The Jewish pilgrimage to El Ghriba in Djerba culminates a week later, at Lag BaOmer on 24 and 25 May 2027, if the organising committee confirms it.
The Ramadan and public holidays 2027 guide gives the full calendar for the year, and the customs in Tunisia guide the rules on dress and behaviour.
Frequently asked questions
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in Tunisia?
On Sunday 16 May 2027, with a second public holiday on the 17th, according to forecasts. The official date follows the crescent sighting.
What is the difference between Eid el-Kebir and Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan; Eid el-Kebir, about two months later, is the festival of sacrifice, which closes the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Is it warm enough for the beach in May?
The air is mild in Djerba, around 27 °C in the afternoon, but the sea stays around 21 °C; it rises above 24 °C from June.