Eid al-Fitr 2026
📅 Friday, March 20, 2026
📝 About Eid al-Fitr 2026
Marking the end of Ramadan's month-long fast, Eid al-Fitr begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon and lasts one to three days depending on the country. The morning starts with a special communal prayer (Salat al-Eid), and before prayer, Muslims fulfill Zakat al-Fitr, a mandatory charitable donation ensuring that even the poorest can enjoy the feast. Celebrations feature new clothes (especially for children), elaborate meals varying by culture — sheer khurma in South Asia, maamoul cookies in the Middle East, ketupat in Southeast Asia — and visits to extended family. In Muslim-majority countries, the holiday can extend into a week of reduced work and school. The phrase 'Eid Mubarak' echoes across social media and greetings worldwide.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Friday, March 20, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Friday
- Days Remaining
- 0
- Category
- Religious
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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Eid al-Fitr 2026 is on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Marking the end of Ramadan's month-long fast, Eid al-Fitr begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon and lasts one to three days depending on the country. The morning starts with a special communal prayer (Salat al-Eid), and before prayer, Muslims fulfill Zakat al-Fitr, a mandatory charitable donation ensuring that even the poorest can enjoy the feast. Celebrations feature new clothes (especially for children), elaborate meals varying by culture — sheer khurma in South Asia, maamoul cookies in the Middle East, ketupat in Southeast Asia — and visits to extended family. In Muslim-majority countries, the holiday can extend into a week of reduced work and school. The phrase 'Eid Mubarak' echoes across social media and greetings worldwide.
Eid al-Fitr 2026 falls on a Friday.