Travel advice: Travel advice: the far-south provinces (Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and parts of Songkhla) carry an elevated security risk; check your government's current travel advice before you go. Read the current travel advice (NederlandWereldwijd, Dutch) ↗
When and where
Next edition: The date for next year is not confirmed yet; the festival is usually held in May.
When: 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah
Rule: Lunar calendar. Islamic calendar. 2026: 28 May (moon sighting); 2027 around 17 May.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Haji)
Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice, commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. In southern Thailand families slaughter a sheep or goat and share the meat with relatives, neighbours and the poor. It begins with the festive prayer at the mosque. It is a day of gratitude and sharing and a public holiday in the Muslim-majority southern provinces. The exact date depends on the sighting of the moon and is announced by the Chularatchamontri, Thailand's top Islamic leader.
Getting there
Pattani is about 1,000 km from Bangkok; fly to Hat Yai.
Highlights
- Festive prayer Prayer together at the mosque.
- Sacrifice and sharing Meat is shared with relatives and the poor.
- Family day Visits and festive meals.
Tips for Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Haji)
- Dress modestly and be respectful.
- Check current travel advice for the south.
- For non-Muslims it is mostly watching from a distance.
Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Haji) on the map
Pinch to zoom; tap a point for more info. Open circles: approximate location.
The map shows the Pattani Central Mosque, one of the large mosques where the prayer takes place.
Frequently asked questions about Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Haji)
When is Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Haji) in 2026?
Eid al-Adha falls in 2026 on 28 May, at Pattani Central Mosque. Rule: 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Is it safe to visit Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Haji)?
Travel advice: the far-south provinces (Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and parts of Songkhla) carry an elevated security risk; check your government's current travel advice before you go. Dress modestly and be respectful. Check current travel advice for the south. For non-Muslims it is mostly watching from a distance. The venue is Pattani Central Mosque.
Where is the best place to see Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Haji)?
Watch it best at Pattani Central Mosque. Prayer together at the mosque. Pattani is about 1,000 km from Bangkok; fly to Hat Yai. Meat is shared with relatives and the poor. Highlight: Family day – Visits and festive meals. Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice, commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son.
Festivals near Pattani Central Mosque
- Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa) 0 km as the crow flies
- Lim Ko Niao Festival (Pattani) 1 km as the crow flies
- Trang Love Festival (Underwater Wedding) 195 km as the crow flies
- Hae Pha Khun That (Nakhon Si Thammarat) 225 km as the crow flies
- Sart Duan Sip (Tenth Month Festival) 225 km as the crow flies
Also in May
- Bangkok Pride
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Chanthaburi Paradise of Tropical Fruit
- Rayong Fruit Festival
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
- Hua Hin Jazz City Event