Three days off have been declared in Chechnya in connection with Eid al-Adha.

The days from May 27 to 29 have been declared non-working days in Chechnya in honor of the Muslim holiday.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," on May 18, the authorities of Dagestan declared May 27, 28, and 29 non-working days in connection with the celebration of Eid al-Adha, which this year is celebrated on Wednesday, May 27. Thus, the republic will have five consecutive days off, including May 30 and 31 (Saturday and Sunday).

May 27, 28, and 29 have been declared non-working days in Chechnya in connection with the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha, the Chechnya Today news agency reported on May 18.

"In connection with the celebration of Eid al-Adha (Eid al-Adha) in the Chechen Republic, May 27, 28, and 29, 2026, are declared non-working (holiday) days in the Chechen Republic," the agency quoted the decree of the head of the republic.

As a reminder, on May 12, Chechen authorities reported on sending the first group of approximately 200 pilgrims on the Hajj.

In 2025, 3,500 pilgrims departed for the Hajj from Chechnya. Documents for the 2026 pilgrimage were accepted until the end of January.

Pilgrimage to the Muslim holy sites in Mecca is one of the five main pillars of Islam. Every Muslim who has reached adulthood and is able to do so is required to perform the Hajj at least once in their lifetime. The pilgrimage to Mecca typically occurs at the beginning of the 12th month of the Muslim lunar calendar. There is also the so-called "lesser Hajj" - Umrah.