Day of the week
Friday
It begins at sundown on Thu, Mar 19.
Day off
Not a federal holiday
Countdown
Day 79 of 2026
78 days after January 1.
How the Date of Eid al-Fitr Is Determined
Eid al-Fitr falls on 1 Shawwal, the day after Ramadan ends, so it moves about 11 days earlier each year. Dates follow the Fiqh Council of North America's calculation; local moon sighting can shift them by a day.
Eid al-Fitr Dates 2026–2031
Eid al-Fitr 2026 FAQ
When Is Eid al-Fitr 2026?
Eid al-Fitr 2026 is on Friday, March 20, 2026. It begins at sundown on Thu, Mar 19.
Is Eid al-Fitr a federal holiday?
No. Eid al-Fitr is not one of the 11 US federal holidays, so it is not a paid day off by law; employers decide whether to give time off.
How is the date of Eid al-Fitr determined?
Eid al-Fitr falls on 1 Shawwal, the day after Ramadan ends, so it moves about 11 days earlier each year. Dates follow the Fiqh Council of North America's calculation; local moon sighting can shift them by a day.
When Is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 is on Tuesday, March 9, 2027.
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