Eid al-Fitr · عيد الفطر

Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast, is celebrated on 1 Shawwal, the day after Ramadan ends. It begins with the Eid prayer in the morning.

Eid al-Fitr dates in Saudi Arabia

1 Shawwal each Hijri year, from the Umm al-Qura calendar.

Hijri year	Eid al-Fitr	Status
1447 AH	Friday, March 20, 2026	Estimated
1448 AH	Tuesday, March 9, 2027	Estimated
1449 AH	Saturday, February 26, 2028	Estimated
1450 AH	Wednesday, February 14, 2029	Estimated
1451 AH	Monday, February 4, 2030	Estimated
1452 AH	Friday, January 24, 2031	Estimated

When is Eid al-Fitr?

Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month after Ramadan. Its Gregorian date moves about 11 days earlier each year.

Before the Eid prayer, Muslims pay Zakat al-Fitr, a small charity given on behalf of each family member so that everyone can celebrate.

How is the date of Eid confirmed?

Islamic months begin with the new crescent moon. Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar calculates month starts in advance, but the start of Ramadan and the two Eids is announced officially after the crescent is sighted (or not) on the evening of the 29th. If the sighting differs from the calculation, the actual date can move by one day. Other countries make their own announcements, so dates can also differ between countries.

Is Eid al-Fitr a public holiday in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Eid al-Fitr is an official holiday in Saudi Arabia. The exact number of days off for the public and private sectors is set by the authorities each year.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Eid al-Fitr in Saudi Arabia?

The expected date of the next Eid al-Fitr is shown at the top of this page, calculated from the Umm al-Qura calendar. It is confirmed by the official announcement after the moon sighting at the end of Ramadan.

How many days until Eid al-Fitr?

The countdown at the top of this page shows the days remaining until the expected date of Eid al-Fitr, using today's date in Saudi Arabia.

Can Eid al-Fitr move by a day?

Yes. If the crescent is not sighted on the evening of 29 Ramadan, Ramadan completes 30 days and Eid is the following day.

What is the difference between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha?

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan on 1 Shawwal. Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah during the Hajj season, about two months and ten days later.

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