How many days until Eid al-Fitr 2027?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 129 days until Eid al-Fitr 2027, on Tuesday 9 March 2027.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Tuesday 9 March 2027.
- Observed in: Worldwide.
- How the date is set: Eid al-Fitr is the first day of Shawwal, the month after Ramadan, and begins once the new crescent moon is sighted.
- Dates last checked: 21 October 2026.
Live countdown to Eid al-Fitr 2027, on Tuesday 9 March 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 129 days, or 18 weeks and 3 days
- 91 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Tuesday
When are the next dates for Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 is on Tuesday 9 March 2027, and Eid al-Fitr 2028 is on Saturday 26 February 2028.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday 9 March 2027 | 129 |
| 2028 | Saturday 26 February 2028 | 483 |
| 2029 | Wednesday 14 February 2029 | 837 |
| 2030 | Monday 4 February 2030 | 1192 |
| 2031 | Friday 24 January 2031 | 1546 |
Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new crescent moon, so these dates are estimates: the real date can differ by a day between countries and is confirmed only the evening before. The dates here follow Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar, and the day begins at sunset on the evening before.
How is the date of Eid al-Fitr set?
Eid al-Fitr is the first day of Shawwal, the month after Ramadan, and begins once the new crescent moon is sighted.
Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast, marks the end of Ramadan. It begins with a special morning prayer and is celebrated with family meals, gifts and charity.
Like every Islamic date, it moves about 11 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar.
Sources
Dates last checked on 21 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Eid al-Fitr 2027?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 129 days until Eid al-Fitr 2027, on Tuesday 9 March 2027. That is 18 weeks and 3 days, with 91 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
- Eid al-Fitr 2027 falls on Tuesday 9 March 2027. Eid al-Fitr is the first day of Shawwal, the month after Ramadan, and begins once the new crescent moon is sighted.
- When is Eid al-Fitr in 2028?
- Eid al-Fitr 2028 falls on Saturday 26 February 2028. Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new crescent moon, so these dates are estimates: the real date can differ by a day between countries and is confirmed only the evening before. The dates here follow Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar, and the day begins at sunset on the evening before.
- Why does the date of Eid al-Fitr change?
- Eid al-Fitr is the first day of Shawwal, the month after Ramadan, and begins once the new crescent moon is sighted. Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new crescent moon, so these dates are estimates: the real date can differ by a day between countries and is confirmed only the evening before. The dates here follow Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar, and the day begins at sunset on the evening before.