Arab Public Holidays

Complete Guide to Public Holidays in Arab Countries

Eid Al-Fitr & Eid Al-Adha 2028 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 2028

Saturday, 26 February 2028

1 Shawwal 1449 AH

Eid al-Adha 2028

Friday, 5 May 2028

10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH

Eid Al-Fitr 2028

CountryDateDayHijri dateDays off
UAE Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 3 days (26 February – 28 February)
Saudi Arabia Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 4 days (26 February – 29 February)
Kuwait Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 3 days (26 February – 28 February)
Qatar Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 3 days (26 February – 28 February)
Bahrain Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 3 days (26 February – 28 February)
Oman Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 3 days (26 February – 28 February)
Jordan Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 3 days (26 February – 28 February)
Lebanon Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 2 days (26 February – 27 February)
Syria Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 3 days (26 February – 28 February)
Iraq Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 3 days (26 February – 28 February)
Egypt Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 3 days (26 February – 28 February)
Morocco Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 2 days (26 February – 27 February)
Tunisia Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 2 days (26 February – 27 February)
Algeria Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 2 days (26 February – 27 February)
Libya Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 2 days (26 February – 27 February)
Yemen Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 4 days (26 February – 29 February)
Sudan Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 3 days (26 February – 28 February)
Somalia Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 2 days (26 February – 27 February)
Djibouti Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 2 days (26 February – 27 February)
Comoros Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 AH 3 days (26 February – 28 February)

Eid Al-Adha 2028

CountryDateDayHijri dateDays off
UAE Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 3 days (5 May – 7 May)
Saudi Arabia Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 3 days (5 May – 7 May)
Kuwait Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 3 days (5 May – 7 May)
Qatar Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 3 days (5 May – 7 May)
Bahrain Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 3 days (5 May – 7 May)
Oman Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 3 days (5 May – 7 May)
Jordan Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 3 days (5 May – 7 May)
Lebanon Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 2 days (5 May – 6 May)
Syria Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 3 days (5 May – 7 May)
Iraq Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 3 days (5 May – 7 May)
Egypt Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 3 days (5 May – 7 May)
Morocco Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 2 days (5 May – 6 May)
Tunisia Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 2 days (5 May – 6 May)
Algeria Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 2 days (5 May – 6 May)
Libya Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 3 days (5 May – 7 May)
Yemen Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 4 days (5 May – 8 May)
Sudan Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 3 days (5 May – 7 May)
Somalia Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 2 days (5 May – 6 May)
Djibouti Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 2 days (5 May – 6 May)
Comoros Friday 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH 2 days (5 May – 6 May)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Eid al-Fitr 2028?

Eid al-Fitr 2028 is expected on Saturday, 26 February 2028 (1 Shawwal 1449 AH) in most Arab countries, subject to moon sighting.

When is Eid al-Adha 2028?

Eid al-Adha 2028 is expected on Friday, 5 May 2028 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 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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