When is Eid al-Fitr 2026?
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, immediately after the end of fasting in Ramadan. Known as the "Lesser Eid," it begins with the Eid prayer followed by visits and greetings, and Zakat al-Fitr is given before the prayer.
The virtue of Eid al-Fitr
It is the day of reward, when those who fasted rejoice at completing their obligation — a day of joy for Muslims. Fasting on it is forbidden: it is a day of eating, drinking and remembering Allah, and Zakat al-Fitr purifies the fasting person while providing for those in need.
What is done on Eid al-Fitr?
The day begins with a bath, one’s finest clothes, and takbir on the way to the Eid prayer, with Zakat al-Fitr given beforehand. Then follow family visits, maintaining ties of kinship, exchanging greetings, gifts and Eidiyah money for children, and festive sweets — from maamoul to kahk — in many countries.
How is the date determined?
Dates here are calculated astronomically per the Umm al-Qura standard used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries rely on direct moon sighting instead, so the actual date can differ by about one day between regions.
Frequently asked questions
When is Eid al-Fitr 2026?
Eid al-Fitr 2026 falls on Friday, 20 March 2026, i.e. 1 Shawwal 1447 AH (1 Shawwal) per the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Does the date of Eid al-Fitr 2026 differ between countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt?
The date shown is calculated using the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries such as Pakistan, Egypt and Morocco rely on direct moon sighting, so the actual day may shift by about one day.
What do Muslims do on Eid al-Fitr?
The day begins with a bath, one’s finest clothes, and takbir on the way to the Eid prayer, with Zakat al-Fitr given beforehand. Then follow family visits, maintaining ties of kinship, exchanging greetings, gifts and Eidiyah money for children, and festive sweets — from maamoul to kahk — in many countries.
Eid al-Fitr dates by year
| Year | Gregorian date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 April 2024 | 1 Shawwal 1445 AH |
| 2025 | 30 March 2025 | 1 Shawwal 1446 AH |
| 2026 | 20 March 2026 | 1 Shawwal 1447 AH |
| 2027 | 9 March 2027 | 1 Shawwal 1448 AH |
| 2028 | 26 February 2028 | 1 Shawwal 1449 AH |
| 2029 | 14 February 2029 | 1 Shawwal 1450 AH |
| 2030 | 4 February 2030 | 1 Shawwal 1451 AH |
| 2031 | 24 January 2031 | 1 Shawwal 1452 AH |
| 2032 | 14 January 2032 | 1 Shawwal 1453 AH |
| 2033 | 3 January 2033 | 1 Shawwal 1454 AH |
| 2034 | 12 December 2034 | 1 Shawwal 1456 AH |
| 2035 | 1 December 2035 | 1 Shawwal 1457 AH |