Observable data points shared across all narratives
By May 20, Saudi Arabia, Gulf states, Pakistan, Nigeria and Russia’s North Caucasus regions had all confirmed Eid al-Adha for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following Arafat Day on May 26. Governments across these countries have announced multi-day public holidays, affecting work, schools and domestic travel plans for tens of millions of people. Saudi Arabia has also linked the end of Hajj to a May 31 start for the new Umrah season, shaping the flow of post-Hajj pilgrims.