Eid ul Adha 2026: Updated Qasai Rates Across Pakistan

As Eid ul Adha 2026 approaches, qasai (butcher) rates across Pakistan are witnessing an upward trend, driven by inflation, increased demand for sacrificial animal services, rising fuel costs, and limited availability of skilled butchers during peak Eid days.

According to the market, the prices of animals and slaughtering fees have gone up in comparison to the previous years, bringing with them the overall cost of Qurbani preparations in the major cities.

Rising Qasai Rates in 2026

According to news reports from various markets and bookings for services, the charges of qasai have risen by about 15 to 30 percent in big cities like Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.

Experienced butchers are usually booked in advance for Eid and their services are the highest on the first day of the festival.

Updated Estimated Qasai Rates (Pakistan 2026)

Experienced butchers are usually booked in advance for Eid and their services are the highest on the first day of the festival.

Charges for slaughter of cows and bulls are between Rs 22,000 to Rs 40,000+, depending on size, place and service conditions.

The price of slaughtering a camel in urban markets can be anywhere from Rs 40,000 to Rs 60,000 or even more in major cities.

City-Wise Trend

In Karachi, it is still high because skilled butchers are in high demand and low supply on the days of Eid. Advance bookings are often already made in Lahore before Eid and prices vary greatly. The rates are relatively moderate in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, but are showing an increasing trend in 2026.

Key Reasons Behind the Increase

Several factors are contributing to the rise in qasai rates this year:

• Inflation and increased cost of living
• Higher fuel and transportation expenses
• Rising livestock prices in local markets
• Shortage of experienced butchers during Eid days
• Increased demand for home slaughter services

First Day Eid Impact on Prices

The first day of Eid is still the most costly day for doing the qurbani services. The prices are quite higher than that of the second and third day of Eid as the availability of skilled qasais is limited, and the day has been booked in advance.

Eid ul Adha 2026 is expected to bring further pressure on household budgets due to rising qasai charges alongside increasing livestock prices. Early booking of services is being advised to avoid peak-day rate hikes and availability issues.

Disclaimer

The above-mentioned prices and information are based on publicly available online reports, market observations, and estimated trends. Actual rates may vary depending on city, demand, location, and individual service providers. The website and writer do not take responsibility for any price changes, fluctuations, or discrepancies in the mentioned data.