Eid al-Fitr Calculator

See the estimated number of days until the next Eid al-Fitr.

Estimated Eid al-Fitr

Approximate — the actual date is confirmed by moon sighting and may shift by a day.

What this calculator does

This online calculator estimates the Gregorian date of the next Eid al-Fitr — the start of Shawwal, marking the end of Ramadan — using a standard arithmetic conversion between the Gregorian and Hijri calendars.

Worked example

Counting from September 2, 2026, the next Eid al-Fitr is estimated aroundMarch 9, 2027.

Common mistakes

  • Treating the estimate as official. Local mosques and national authorities typically confirm the date only a day or two in advance based on moon sighting.
  • Confusing it with Eid al-Adha. The two Eids are separate holidays roughly two and a half months apart, not interchangeable names for the same day.
  • Assuming a fixed Gregorian date each year. Like all Hijri calendar dates, Eid al-Fitr shifts about 10-11 days earlier in the Gregorian calendar every year.

Frequently asked questions

What is Eid al-Fitr?+

Eid al-Fitr, the 'Festival of Breaking the Fast,' marks the end of Ramadan and falls on the 1st day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar.

Why is this only an estimate?+

Like the start of Ramadan, the exact date is traditionally confirmed by moon sighting, which can shift the observed date by a day depending on location and local religious authority. This calculator uses a standard arithmetic Hijri calendar to estimate it.

How long after Ramadan begins does Eid al-Fitr occur?+

Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, so Eid al-Fitr falls about a month after Ramadan begins.

Is this the same as Eid al-Adha?+

No — Eid al-Adha is a separate, later holiday (the 'Festival of Sacrifice') occurring about two months and ten days after Eid al-Fitr, during the Hajj season.

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