Salah Home IconSalah Home

When Is Eid al-Fitr 2027?

Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 10 if Ramadan runs 30 days. Why the date varies and what happens on Eid day.

Published
Reviewed by
Salah Home Operations Team
Last reviewed
Reading time
6 min read

Short answer

Eid al-Fitr 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448) is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, according to the Fiqh Council of North America, Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar and Muhammadiyah's global calendar. It may fall on Wednesday, March 10 if Ramadan completes 30 days or your community starts Ramadan a day later after a local moon sighting. Your local masjid will confirm the date, usually on the evening of 29 Ramadan.

Eid al-Fitr is the day Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan, and it is one of the few days of the year whose exact date most people learn only the night before. That uncertainty is normal: the Islamic calendar follows the moon, and a lunar month can be 29 or 30 days.

Here is what the calendars and astronomers expect for 2027, how to plan around the two most likely dates, and what the day itself usually looks like. Treat every date as expected and follow your local masjid's announcement.

When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?

Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027. That date appears on the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) calendar, Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar and the Muhammadiyah Global Hijri Calendar (KHGT), all of which expect Ramadan 1448 to begin on February 8 and last 29 days.

The main alternative is Wednesday, March 10, 2027. The Emirates Astronomical Society expects Ramadan to last 29 or 30 days, "placing Eid Al Fitr on Tuesday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 10" (Gulf News, October 2026).

What are the possible Eid al-Fitr 2027 dates?

March 9 and March 10 are the two likely dates, with March 11 possible only if Ramadan both starts late and runs a full 30 days. The table shows each scenario.

Ramadan starts Ramadan length Last fast Eid al-Fitr Who expects this
Mon, Feb 8 29 days Mon, Mar 8 Tue, Mar 9 FCNA, Umm al-Qura, Muhammadiyah KHGT
Mon, Feb 8 30 days Tue, Mar 9 Wed, Mar 10 Gulf News / Emirates Astronomical Society alternative
Tue, Feb 9 (local sighting) 29 days Tue, Mar 9 Wed, Mar 10 Communities whose local sighting starts Ramadan a day later
Tue, Feb 9 (local sighting) 30 days Wed, Mar 10 Thu, Mar 11 Less likely (see below)

Moonsighting.com's forecast says the Shawwal crescent cannot be seen anywhere on the evening of March 8, but can be seen in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas on March 9. That makes March 10 the likely Eid for communities that wait for an actual sighting, and a Thursday, March 11 Eid unlikely.

Why does the date of Eid al-Fitr vary?

Eid begins when the new crescent of Shawwal appears, so the date depends on whether the month is counted by calculation or by sighting. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Start fasting on seeing the crescent (of Ramadan), and give up fasting on seeing the crescent (of Shawwal), and if the sky is overcast (and you cannot see it), complete thirty days of Sha'ban" (Sahih al-Bukhari 1909).

  • Calculated calendars (FCNA, Muhammadiyah KHGT) use fixed astronomical criteria and publish dates years ahead, which is why they already list March 9.
  • Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar also lists March 9, but the page notes that religious dates are confirmed by official moon sighting and "can shift by one day from the table."
  • Sighting-based communities wait for a reported sighting on the evening of 29 Ramadan. If none is reported, Ramadan completes 30 days.

For the start of the month and each night of Ramadan, see when is Ramadan 2027, and for the two months before it, what to do in Rajab and Sha'ban.

What happens on the day of Eid al-Fitr?

Muslims gather in the morning for the Eid prayer, give Zakat al-Fitr before it, and spend the day with family and community. Customs vary from country to country, but a typical Eid morning looks like this:

  1. Zakat al-Fitr is given before the prayer. Ibn 'Umar reported that "the Prophet (ﷺ) ordered the people to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr before going to the 'Id prayer" (Sahih al-Bukhari 1509). The amount, who pays it for whom, and whether it can be given in cash are details your local imam or masjid can explain; many masjids announce a set amount for their community.
  2. Eating something before leaving. Anas reported that the Prophet ﷺ "never proceeded (for the prayer) on the Day of 'Id-ul-Fitr unless he had eaten some dates," and that he ate an odd number of them (Sahih al-Bukhari 953).
  3. The Eid prayer. It is prayed in congregation in the morning, often in a large hall, park or the masjid, followed by a khutbah. Times and locations vary, so check your masjid's schedule. Scholars differ on its exact legal status, and your local imam can explain the details for your community.
  4. Family, food and visits. Greetings such as "Eid Mubarak," new or best clothes, gifts for children, and visiting relatives are common across Muslim cultures.

How can you plan when you do not know the exact date?

Plan for both March 9 and March 10, and confirm on the evening of 29 Ramadan. On the calculated calendars that evening is Monday, March 8, 2027.

  • Work and school: ask for both days off, or book the second one as a backup.
  • Travel and guests: avoid fixing plans that only work if Eid is on one specific day.
  • Zakat al-Fitr: many masjids collect it during the last days of Ramadan, so you are not left trying to give it on the morning itself.
  • Your masjid's announcement: follow your masjid's own channels for the final word, especially if your family members attend different masjids.

How do you keep your prayers going after Eid?

Decide before Eid which Ramadan habits you will keep, and protect your five daily prayers first. It is common for prayers to slip in the weeks after Eid, once the structure of suhoor, iftar and taraweeh disappears. Our guide to keeping your prayer momentum after Ramadan covers how to replace those anchors, and the 100-day plan for Ramadan 2027 helps you build the routine before Ramadan begins.

Salah Home is an iPhone prayer tracker, free to download with an optional Premium upgrade. Log each of the five prayers with one tap, keep your streak going through Eid and beyond, look back at your history and statistics, and earn Dates to unlock and place items in your own virtual home.

Frequently asked questions

What day is Eid 2027?

Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, by the FCNA, Umm al-Qura and Muhammadiyah calendars. If Ramadan lasts 30 days or starts a day later locally, it will be on Wednesday, March 10.

Is Eid al-Fitr 2027 on March 9 or March 10?

Calculated calendars expect March 9. Communities that wait for an actual sighting of the crescent may celebrate on March 10, because astronomers expect the crescent to be invisible everywhere on the evening of March 8. Follow your local masjid's announcement.

When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in the USA?

The Fiqh Council of North America, followed by many masjids in the United States and Canada, lists Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, March 9, 2027. Masjids that follow local or regional moon sighting may celebrate on Wednesday, March 10.

When should Zakat al-Fitr be paid?

The Prophet ﷺ ordered it to be paid before people go out to the Eid prayer (Sahih al-Bukhari 1509). Many masjids collect it in the last days of Ramadan; ask your local imam about the amount and timing for your community.

When will we know the exact date of Eid 2027?

Usually on the evening of 29 Ramadan, expected to be Monday, March 8, 2027, when masjids and moon-sighting committees announce whether the crescent was seen or Ramadan will complete 30 days.

Sources

Related reading