Eid ul-Fitr 2027: Expected Date
Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. It falls on 1 Shawwal, the day after the new moon is seen at the end of Ramadan, so the final date is only announced the evening before.
Eid ul-Fitr 2027 by country
| Country | Expected date | How it is decided |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | Tuesday 9 Mar | Umm al-Qura calendar and official sighting |
| UAE, Qatar, Kuwait | Tuesday 9 Mar | usually the same day as Saudi Arabia |
| Pakistan | Tuesday 9 Mar or Wednesday 10 Mar | or one day later, after Ruet-e-Hilal |
| India, Bangladesh | Tuesday 9 Mar or Wednesday 10 Mar | often one day later, after local sighting |
| UK, Europe | Tuesday 9 Mar or Wednesday 10 Mar | same day or one day later, depending on your mosque |
| USA, Canada | Tuesday 9 Mar | usually the same day (calculated calendar) |
Public holidays for Eid ul-Fitr 2027
- Pakistan: 3 days off from Tuesday 9 March (or a day later). All Pakistan holidays
- United Arab Emirates: 4 days off from Monday 8 March. All UAE holidays
- Saudi Arabia: 4 days off from Tuesday 9 March. All Saudi Arabia holidays
Dates are from the Umm al-Qura calendar and are marked expected until moon-sighting announcements are made. See the full Islamic calendar 2027.
Questions
When is Eid ul-Fitr 2027?
Eid ul-Fitr 2027 (Eid day) is expected on Tuesday, 9 March 2027, which is 1 Shawwal 1448. In countries that follow a local moon sighting it may be one day later.
Is the Eid ul-Fitr 2027 date confirmed?
Not yet. Islamic months begin when the new crescent moon is seen, so the date is confirmed by moon-sighting committees shortly before. This page is updated when announcements are made.
Why do countries celebrate on different days?
Saudi Arabia and most Gulf states follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and official sightings, while Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and many UK mosques wait for a local sighting, which is often a day later.