When is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 on the Umm al-Qura calendar. Because Islamic days begin at sunset, the Eid night starts on the evening of Mon, Mar 8, and the Eid prayer is held on the morning of March 9.
Eid al-Fitr, the "festival of breaking the fast," falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, right after Ramadan. Like every date in the lunar Hijri calendar, it comes about 11 days earlier each year than the year before. In the coming years Eid al-Fitr falls twice in 2033, on January 2 and again on December 23.
Eid al-Fitr dates for the coming years
| Hijri year | Eid al-Fitr | Weekday | Eid night (evening of) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | March 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Mon, Mar 8 |
| 1449 AH | February 26, 2028 | Saturday | Fri, Feb 25 |
| 1450 AH | February 14, 2029 | Wednesday | Tue, Feb 13 |
| 1451 AH | February 4, 2030 | Monday | Sun, Feb 3 |
| 1452 AH | January 24, 2031 | Friday | Thu, Jan 23 |
| 1453 AH | January 14, 2032 | Wednesday | Tue, Jan 13 |
| 1454 AH | January 2, 2033 | Sunday | Sat, Jan 1 |
| 1455 AH | December 23, 2033 | Friday | Thu, Dec 22 |
Dates come from the official Umm al-Qura month tables, as compiled in the open-source HijriDate project, and match Microsoft .NET's UmAlQuraCalendar for every year shown.
Why the date can change by a day
Ramadan lasts either 29 or 30 days. Where the end of the month is set by sighting the new crescent moon on the evening of the 29th of Ramadan, nobody knows for certain until that evening whether Eid is the next day or the day after. Saudi Arabia announces Eid based on reported sightings, and other countries and communities follow their own authorities, so Eid can be celebrated on the date shown or a day later, sometimes on different days in neighboring countries. The Umm al-Qura date is a reliable planning date; your local mosque's announcement settles the day.
How Eid al-Fitr is celebrated
The day begins with a special congregational prayer, salat al-Eid, held in mosques, parks or large open spaces shortly after sunrise. Before that prayer, every Muslim household that can afford it pays Zakat al-Fitr, a set charitable contribution so that people in need can celebrate too. Fasting is not allowed on the day of Eid itself.
The rest of the day is for family and community: new or best clothes, visits to relatives and friends, big meals with sweets, and gifts or money for children, often called Eidi. People greet each other with "Eid Mubarak," meaning "blessed Eid." Celebrations usually last one to three days, and many Muslim-majority countries give several days of public holiday. In the United States Eid is not a federal holiday, but New York City public schools close for it, as do a number of other school districts. Some Muslims also fast six voluntary days during Shawwal after Eid.
Planning with the countdown
- Time off: because the exact day may only be confirmed the evening before, ask for flexible leave covering both possible days.
- Prayer location: large Eid prayers are often held at fairgrounds, convention centers or parks; check the time and place with your local mosque.
Frequently asked questions
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 on the Umm al-Qura calendar, beginning at sunset on Monday, March 8, 2027. Where Eid depends on moon sighting, it may be a day later.
How long does Eid al-Fitr last?
Eid al-Fitr itself is one day, 1 Shawwal, but celebrations commonly last up to three days and many Muslim-majority countries give several days of public holiday.
Does Eid start the night before?
Yes. Islamic days begin at sunset, so the night of Eid starts on the evening before the date shown. The Eid prayer takes place the following morning.
What is the difference between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan’s fast on 1 Shawwal. Eid al-Adha, the "festival of the sacrifice," comes about ten weeks later on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj pilgrimage.
What do you say on Eid?
The most common greeting is "Eid Mubarak," which means "blessed Eid." Many people also say "Eid Saeed" (happy Eid) or "Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum" (may God accept from us and from you).
Last updated: October 8, 2026