The Times of India

West Bengal changes Bakra Eid 2026 holiday date; schools and colleges to remain closed on May 28

West Bengal has revised its Bakra Eid holiday to May 28, 2026, withdrawing earlier dates of May 26 and 27. This change follows updated moon-sighting reports and Islamic calendar observations. Other states like Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Telangana also mark the holiday on May 28, while Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir observe it on May 27.