Malacañang has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Adha, one of Islam’s most important religious celebrations.

The declaration was made through Proclamation No. 1264, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on May 21. The proclamation formalizes the observance of the Feast of Sacrifice, which is among the two major feasts in Islam.

Under the order, the holiday corresponds to the 10th day of Zhul Hijja, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar, in line with Republic Act No. 9849, which designates Eid’l Adha as a national holiday with a movable date.

Malacañang said the date of the celebration follows the recommendation of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, based on the 1447 Hijrah Islamic Lunar Calendar.

As a regular holiday, most workers in the country are entitled to a day off with pay, while those required to work are eligible for additional compensation in accordance with labor rules.

Eid’l Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, a central narrative in Islamic tradition.

The occasion is marked by prayers, charitable giving, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, with portions shared among family, friends, and the less fortunate.

The government encouraged Filipinos to observe the holiday as a time for reflection, worship, and solidarity with the Muslim community.