which countries are celebrating eid on thursday

The countries celebrating Eid on Thursday, March 19, 2026 are Afghanistan, Niger, and Mali. Public reporting also notes that many other countries are celebrating on Friday, March 20, 2026, while a few are observing it on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Thursday Eid list

According to the latest published updates, the Thursday celebrants are:

• Afghanistan.

• Niger.

• Mali.

Nearby timing

Most countries across the Middle East and parts of Africa are set for Friday, March 20, 2026, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Turkey, Maldives, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Iraq, Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, Nigeria, Chad, Gambia, Guinea, Benin, Senegal, and Cameroon.

A smaller group, including Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and the Philippines, has announced Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Quick Scoop

Day| Countries
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Thursday, March 19, 2026| Afghanistan, Niger, Mali 35
Friday, March 20, 2026| Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Turkey, Maldives, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Iraq, Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, Nigeria, Chad, Gambia, Guinea, Benin, Senegal, Cameroon 139
Saturday, March 21, 2026| Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Philippines 1

The date varies because Eid al-Fitr depends on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon, which can differ by location.