Palace declares May 27 regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang Palace on Thursday issued Proclamation No. 1264 declaring May 27, 2026, a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice.

“WHEREAS, following the 1447 Hijrah Islamic Lunar Calendar, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos has recommended that 27 May 2026, Wednesday, be declared a national holiday, in observance of Eid’l Adha,” the proclamation read.

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“NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR., President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Wednesday, 27 May 2026, a regular holiday throughout the country, in observance of Eid’l Adha,” it also read.

The document was signed by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on May 21.

Eid’l Adha is one of the two major Islamic feasts, alongside Eid al-Fitr. It commemorates the devotion and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim, who, according to Islamic tradition, was willing to sacrifice his son in submission to God’s command before being stopped and provided with a ram instead.

Observed according to the Islamic lunar calendar, the occasion symbolizes faith, sacrifice, generosity, and compassion for those in need. /mr