Quick answer: On the Umm al-Qura calendar, Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH falls on Tuesday 9 March 2027, after a Ramadan of 29 days.
How it's calculated
The countdown takes today's date in Riyadh, finds the Hijri date on the Umm al-Qura calendar, and looks up the next 1 Shawwal. The days left are whole calendar days between the two dates; on Eid itself it shows “Today”.
Eid al-Fitr is the day after Ramadan ends. Ramadan has 29 or 30 days, and the calendar gives its length for each year, so during Ramadan the countdown also shows which day of the month it is.
In Saudi Arabia the date of Eid is confirmed after the Shawwal crescent is sighted on the evening of 29 Ramadan, so the observed Eid can be a day earlier or later than the calendar. The Islamic day begins at sunset: the night of Eid and the Eid takbir start the evening before the date shown.
For Ramadan itself, see how many days until Ramadan; for the Hajj Eid, see the Eid al-Adha countdown.
Worked examples
- From Wednesday 4 November 2026 to Eid al-Fitr 1448, Tuesday 9 March 2027: 125 days
- Ramadan 1448 starts on Monday 8 February 2027 and has 29 days, so Eid is the day after its last day. 1 Shawwal 1448 = Tuesday 9 March 2027
Eid al-Fitr dates, 1448–1452 AH
Expected dates on the Umm al-Qura calendar; the observed date can differ by a day after the moon sighting. Eid comes about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year.
| Hijri year | Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal) | Days in Ramadan |
|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | Tuesday 9 March 2027 | 29 |
| 1449 AH | Saturday 26 February 2028 | 29 |
| 1450 AH | Wednesday 14 February 2029 | 29 |
| 1451 AH | Monday 4 February 2030 | 30 |
| 1452 AH | Friday 24 January 2031 | 29 |
Frequently asked questions
How many days are left until Eid al-Fitr?
The countdown at the top of this page shows it, counted from today's date in Riyadh.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Tuesday 9 March 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH) on the Umm al-Qura calendar. The date observed in Saudi Arabia is confirmed after the crescent is sighted and can differ by a day.
Why can Eid be a day earlier or later than shown?
Umm al-Qura is a calculated calendar. In Saudi Arabia the end of Ramadan is announced after the Shawwal crescent is sighted, which can move Eid by a day. Follow the official announcement.
How long is Ramadan this year?
Ramadan 1448 has 29 days on the Umm al-Qura calendar. Every Hijri month has 29 or 30 days.
How long is the Eid al-Fitr holiday?
It's announced each year. Saudi Arabia and the UAE usually give private-sector staff about four days around Eid, and government offices often get longer. Go by the official announcement for the exact dates.
When should Zakat al-Fitr be paid?
Before the Eid prayer, and many scholars allow it a day or two earlier. It's traditionally a sa' of staple food per person, about 3 kg of rice. Some scholars and charities accept the cash value, so ask your local mosque or charity what they take.