Eid al-Fitr Date Calculator
Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required
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Quick reference
| Hijri year | Eid al-Fitr (tabular) |
|---|---|
| 1447 AH | 20 Mar 2026 (Fri) |
| 1448 AH | 10 Mar 2027 (Wed) |
| 1449 AH | 27 Feb 2028 |
| 1450 AH | 16 Feb 2029 |
celebration Falls on 1 Shawwal
Eid al-Fitr is fixed on the 1st of Shawwal — the day after the last day of Ramadan. The Gregorian date drifts ~11 days earlier each Western year.
public ±1 day variation
The astronomical date may shift ±1 day depending on local moon sighting. Saudi Arabia announces the official date by 29th Ramadan; many countries follow that, others wait for a local sighting.
event 3-day public holiday
Most Muslim-majority countries observe 1–3 Shawwal as a public holiday. UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt typically run a full week off when adjacent weekends are included.
volunteer_activism Zakat al-Fitr deadline
Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) must be paid before the Eid Salah on 1 Shawwal — usually within 24 hours either side of the calculated date.
Interpretation guide
| Note | Detail |
|---|---|
| Moon sighting | Actual Eid may shift ±1 day by local sighting |
| Drift | Eid arrives ~11 days earlier each Gregorian year |
| Observance | Eid prayer 15–30 min after sunrise; fasting forbidden |
Formula & methodology
Formula: Eid al-Fitr = 1 Shawwal (Hijri) → Gregorian via tabular Islamic calendar
- Enter a year (or leave blank for the next Eid).
- The calculator locates 1 Shawwal of the relevant Hijri year and converts it with the arithmetic (tabular) Islamic calendar that tracks Umm al-Qura closely.
- Decade and history views list surrounding years.
Worked example — asked in June 2026 (Eid 1447 passed on 20 Mar 2026): the next is Eid al-Fitr 1448 on Wednesday, 10 March 2027, subject to the ±1-day moon-sighting adjustment.
Authoritative source: TimeandDate — Eid al-Fitr Calendar
Frequently asked questions
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