The official date for Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) in India has been updated following the non-sighting of the crescent moon on May 18. Most states in India will celebrate on May 28, leading to a revision of holiday schedules for central government offices, schools, and banks. While most of India marks the holiday on May 28, Jammu & Kashmir and several Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia will celebrate it on May 27. The Ministry of Personnel has issued a notification regarding the change in holiday for administrative offices in New Delhi. https://argusnews.in/national/bakrid-2026-holiday-may-27-or-may-28-bank-school-closed-india #creator program