Arab Public Holidays

Complete Guide to Public Holidays in Arab Countries

Eid Al-Fitr & Eid Al-Adha 2026 Dates in Arab Countries

Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha dates are determined by the Islamic lunar calendar. Exact dates depend on moon sighting confirmation (hilal), and may differ by one day between countries. This page consolidates the expected dates for all Arab countries.

Eid al-Fitr 2026

Friday, 20 March 2026

1 Shawwal 1447 AH

Eid al-Adha 2026

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH

Eid Al-Fitr 2026

CountryDateDayHijri dateDays off
UAE Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 4 days (19 March – 22 March)
Saudi Arabia Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 4 days (18 March – 21 March)
Kuwait Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 4 days (19 March – 22 March)
Qatar Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 4 days (20 March – 23 March)
Bahrain Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 3 days (20 March – 22 March)
Oman Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 5 days (19 March – 23 March)
Jordan Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 5 days (19 March – 23 March)
Lebanon Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 2 days (20 March – 21 March)
Syria Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 4 days (20 March – 23 March)
Iraq Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 4 days (20 March – 23 March)
Egypt Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 5 days (19 March – 23 March)
Morocco Saturday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 2 days (21 March – 22 March)
Tunisia Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 3 days (20 March – 22 March)
Algeria Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 2 days (20 March – 21 March)
Libya Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 2 days (20 March – 21 March)
Yemen Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 4 days (20 March – 23 March)
Sudan Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 3 days (20 March – 22 March)
Somalia Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 2 days (20 March – 21 March)
Djibouti Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 2 days (20 March – 21 March)
Comoros Friday 1 Shawwal 1447 AH 3 days (20 March – 22 March)

Eid Al-Adha 2026

CountryDateDayHijri dateDays off
UAE Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 3 days (27 May – 29 May)
Saudi Arabia Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 3 days (27 May – 29 May)
Kuwait Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 5 days (27 May – 31 May)
Qatar Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 5 days (26 May – 30 May)
Bahrain Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 3 days (27 May – 29 May)
Oman Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 4 days (27 May – 30 May)
Jordan Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 4 days (27 May – 30 May)
Lebanon Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 2 days (27 May – 28 May)
Syria Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 3 days (27 May – 29 May)
Iraq Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 5 days (27 May – 31 May)
Egypt Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 5 days (27 May – 31 May)
Morocco Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 3 days (27 May – 29 May)
Tunisia Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 3 days (27 May – 29 May)
Algeria Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 2 days (27 May – 28 May)
Libya Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 3 days (27 May – 29 May)
Yemen Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 5 days (27 May – 31 May)
Sudan Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 3 days (27 May – 29 May)
Somalia Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 2 days (27 May – 28 May)
Djibouti Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 2 days (27 May – 28 May)
Comoros Wednesday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH 2 days (27 May – 28 May)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Eid al-Fitr 2026?

Eid al-Fitr 2026 fell on Friday, 20 March 2026 (1 Shawwal 1447 AH) in most Arab countries.

When is Eid al-Adha 2026?

Eid al-Adha 2026 fell on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH) in most Arab countries, the day after Arafat Day.

Why do Eid dates differ between Arab countries?

Hijri months begin with the sighting of the new crescent moon, and each country announces its own official sighting, so Eid can start one day apart between countries.

How long is the Eid holiday?

Eid holidays usually last between two and five days depending on the country; Saudi Arabia, for example, gives four days for each Eid.

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