Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha dates by year
Enter a year to plan leave and travel early, keeping in mind the official date is announced by sighting.
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How to use it
- Enter gregorian year.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Eid al-Fitr = 1 Shawwal, Day of Arafah = 9 Dhu al-Hijjah, Eid al-Adha = 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, each looked up inside the Gregorian year in the Umm al-Qura table.
Example
Inputs: Gregorian year = 2,026. Result: Eid al-Fitr: Friday, 20 March 2026 (2026-03-20); Day of Arafah: Tuesday, 26 May 2026 (2026-05-26); Eid al-Adha: Wednesday, 27 May 2026 (2026-05-27).
Limits and caveats
- Dates come from Umm al-Qura; Eid is officially announced by sighting and can differ by a day.
- In some years the same Eid falls twice, and the table shows both.
Questions about this tool
When is Eid al-Adha 2026?
In Umm al-Qura, 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH is Wednesday 27 May 2026, with the Day of Arafah on Tuesday 26 May.
Does the Eid date depend on sighting?
Yes, the Saudi Supreme Court announces Shawwal and Dhu al-Hijjah after the crescent search; the calendar gives the expected date.
How many days are between the two Eids?
From 1 Shawwal to 10 Dhu al-Hijjah is about 68 to 70 days, depending on the lengths of Shawwal and Dhu al-Qadah.