How many days until Eid al-Fitr

116 days to go
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Tuesday, 9 March 2027 = 1 Shawwal 1448 AH
Time elapsed since the previous date67%

Upcoming dates

GregorianHijriDayIn
9 March 20271 Shawwal 1448 AHTuesday116 days
26 February 20281 Shawwal 1449 AHSaturday470 days
14 February 20291 Shawwal 1450 AHWednesday824 days
4 February 20301 Shawwal 1451 AHMonday1,179 days
24 January 20311 Shawwal 1452 AHFriday1,533 days
Eid al-Fitr is 1 Shawwal in the Umm al-Qura calendar and is confirmed after the moon sighting.

Eid al-Fitr is 116 days away. Eid al-Fitr is 1 Shawwal; in 1448 AH it falls on Tuesday, 9 March 2027 according to the Umm al-Qura calendar. It is confirmed after the Shawwal crescent is sought on the evening of 29 Ramadan; if it is not seen, Ramadan runs to 30 days and Eid moves one day later.

Eid al-Fitr dates and holidays for the next five years

YearEid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal)DayPrivate-sector holiday (4 days), approx.
1448 AH9 March 2027Tuesday9 March 2027 – 12 March 2027
1449 AH26 February 2028Saturday26 February 2028 – 29 February 2028
1450 AH14 February 2029Wednesday14 February 2029 – 17 February 2029
1451 AH4 February 2030Monday3 February 2030 – 6 February 2030
1452 AH24 January 2031Friday24 January 2031 – 27 January 2031

The holiday column follows the private-sector rule: four days starting the day after 29 Ramadan (Umm al-Qura). If Ramadan has 30 days, the holiday starts one day before Eid.

Eid al-Fitr holiday in Saudi Arabia

  • Private sector: the Implementing Regulations of the Labour Law give four days of fully paid Eid al-Fitr holiday starting the day after 29 Ramadan; the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announces the dates each year.
  • Working during Eid: staff asked to work on Eid days are entitled to extra pay or compensation under the law.
  • Government and schools: holidays are usually longer and are set in the academic calendar and official circulars each year.

How Eid is announced

The Supreme Court calls for sighting the Shawwal crescent on the evening of 29 Ramadan. If it is seen, the next day is Eid; otherwise Ramadan completes 30 days and Eid follows. The Eid prayer is held on the morning of 1 Shawwal about a quarter of an hour after sunrise.

Before Eid: what to check

  • Salary: see the next salary date, which may fall just before or after Eid.
  • Offers: stores publish Eid offers in the last days of Ramadan.
  • Six days of Shawwal: recommended fasting can start from the second day of Eid.
  • Eid al-Adha comes about 70 days after Eid al-Fitr; see the Eid al-Adha countdown.

Zakat al-Fitr in brief

Zakat al-Fitr is due from every Muslim for themselves and their dependants: one sa' of the local staple food, about 3 kg of rice per person, paid ideally on Eid morning before the prayer, or a day or two earlier. Zakat on savings follows different rules; use the zakat calculator. Expenses before Eid? Check the next salary date.

Eid al-Fitr FAQ

How many days until Eid al-Fitr?

116 days until Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH, expected on Tuesday, 9 March 2027 by the Umm al-Qura calendar.

When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Saudi Arabia?

On 9 March 2027 per Umm al-Qura, confirmed after the Shawwal sighting on the evening of 29 Ramadan.

How long is the Eid al-Fitr holiday for the private sector?

Four fully paid days, starting the day after 29 Ramadan in the Umm al-Qura calendar.

Why does the date of Eid change every year?

Eid follows the lunar month of Shawwal, and the Hijri year is about 11 days shorter, so Eid comes earlier each Gregorian year.

Is Eid al-Fitr a public holiday?

Yes, it is an official holiday for the government and private sectors in Saudi Arabia.

When is the Eid prayer?

On the morning of 1 Shawwal, about 15 minutes after sunrise; the time varies by city.

Official sources

Content last reviewed: 12 November 2026