Eid al-Fitr 2026 is expected to fall on Friday, 20 March 2026, while Eid al- Adha 2026 is expected around late May 2026, but the exact dates depend on the moon sighting in each country.

Eid al-Fitr 2026 (Eid-ul-Fitr)

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated on the 1st of Shawwal in the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. For 2026, this corresponds to:

  • Expected Gregorian date: Friday, 20 March 2026.
  • Start of celebrations: Evening of Thursday, 19 March 2026 (after sunset).

In many countries, Eid al-Fitr 2026 will be observed on 20 March 2026 , but the final date is confirmed by local moon-sighting committees and may vary by one day depending on the region.

Eid al-Adha 2026 (Eid-ul-Adha)

Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, comes about 70 days after Eid al-Fitr, on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah. For 2026, the expected dates are:

  • Arafat Day: Tuesday, 26 May 2026.
  • Eid al-Adha: Begins on the evening of Tuesday, 26 May 2026, and is expected to be celebrated on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 in many places.

Again, the exact date depends on the sighting of the crescent moon in each country and may be 27, 28, or 29 May 2026 depending on local announcements.

Quick Summary Table

Festival| Expected Date (Gregorian)| Notes
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Eid al-Fitr 2026| Friday, 20 March 2026| Celebrated after Ramadan; confirmed by moon sighting 135
Eid al-Adha 2026| Wednesday, 27 May 2026| Starts after Arafat Day; date may vary by country 678

Why Dates May Vary

  • The Islamic calendar is lunar, so Eid dates shift about 10–11 days earlier each Gregorian year.
  • Different countries may declare Eid on slightly different days based on local moon-sighting or astronomical calculations.
  • Official announcements from religious authorities (like Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court or local Islamic councils) are usually made a day or two before Eid.

When to Check for Confirmation

  • For Eid al-Fitr 2026: Watch for announcements around 18–19 March 2026.
  • For Eid al-Adha 2026: Watch for announcements around 25–26 May 2026.

Most governments and mosques will issue official holiday dates and prayer times a few days before each Eid.

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