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Islamic holiday

Eid al-Fitr

עיד אל-פיטר

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The feast marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. It runs one to three days, and its date moves back about 11 days each year because it follows the Islamic lunar calendar. Observed across the Muslim world, Morocco to Indonesia.

When & where

Eid al-Fitr by country — 2026

In most countries the date is the same: Tuesday 9 March 2027. A few move it to the nearest weekday.

Africa

Europe

North & Central America

Asia

South America

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

The first day — almost everything closes, including many attractions, and streets are empty in the morning and full by evening. The days before are peak shopping and domestic travel — flights, trains and hotels fill up. In Egypt, Morocco and Jordan, check ahead which sites are open.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Eid al-Fitr in 2026?
Tuesday 9 March 2027 — the same date in 50 countries.
Which countries observe Eid al-Fitr as a public holiday?
Rwanda, Kosovo, Cote dIvoire, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Niger, Somalia, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Turkey, Eritrea, Morocco and 40 more.
What's closed on Eid al-Fitr?
In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.
Is it a good time to travel around Eid al-Fitr?
The first day — almost everything closes, including many attractions, and streets are empty in the morning and full by evening. The days before are peak shopping and domestic travel — flights, trains and hotels fill up. In Egypt, Morocco and Jordan, check ahead which sites are open.

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Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

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