Eid al-Fitr 2027 falls on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, in the United States, according to the Fiqh Council of North America. Mosques following a local moon sighting may celebrate on Wednesday, March 10, the date India has also set.
Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on two different days around the world. Calculation-based authorities, including the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) and Saudi Arabia’s Umm al-Qura calendar, set 1 Shawwal 1448 on Tuesday, March 9, 2027.
India’s central government has already listed Id-ul-Fitr as Wednesday, March 10, 2027, in its 2027 gazetted holidays. The crescent on the evening of Monday, March 8, is about 13 hours old in New York City, too young for a naked-eye sighting across most of North America.
This page covers Eid al-Fitr, the festival that ends Ramadan. It does not cover Eid al-Adha, which falls on Sunday, May 16, 2027.
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When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 is 1 Shawwal 1448: Tuesday, March 9, 2027, by calculation, or Wednesday, March 10, when Ramadan completes 30 days. The celebration begins at sunset the evening before, when the Takbir is recited.
The table sets out the sequence.
| Event | FCNA and Umm al-Qura | Local sighting (if Ramadan lasts 30 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Last day of fasting | Monday, March 8, 2027 (29th fast) | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 (30th fast) |
| Night of Eid (Takbir begins at sunset) | Monday, March 8, 2027 | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 |
| Eid al-Fitr prayer and celebration | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | Wednesday, March 10, 2027 |
| Fasting of six days of Shawwal may begin | Wednesday, March 10, 2027 | Thursday, March 11, 2027 |
Fasting is not permitted on the day of Eid. The optional six-day Shawwal fast may begin the day after.
Why Eid al-Fitr 2027 may fall on March 9 or March 10
The new moon occurs at 09:29 UTC on Monday, March 8, 2027, which is too late for the crescent to be easily visible that evening in most of the world.
At sunset in New York City on March 8, the Moon stands about 5 degrees above the horizon and about 6 degrees from the Sun. That is below typical naked-eye visibility.
FCNA’s criterion requires an altitude of at least 5 degrees and an elongation of at least 8 degrees at sunset anywhere on Earth. That condition is met in the western Americas and the Pacific, so FCNA declares Tuesday.
Communities that require a sighting in their own region complete 30 fasts and celebrate on Wednesday.
Eid al-Fitr 2027 dates by country
The date of Eid al-Fitr 2027 depends on each country’s moon-sighting authority, and most will not confirm it until the evening of Monday, March 8.
The table lists published or projected dates.
| Country or authority | Eid al-Fitr 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| United States (FCNA, ISNA) | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | FCNA calendar |
| Saudi Arabia (Umm al-Qura) | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | Umm al-Qura calendar |
| United Arab Emirates | Tuesday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 10, 2027 | The National |
| India | Wednesday, March 10, 2027 | DoPT 2027 holiday list |
| U.S. local moon-sighting committees | Tuesday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 10, 2027 | Local committee |
UAE federal law grants public-sector employees the first three days of Shawwal as paid holidays, according to The National. India’s date follows its own later moon sighting, and the same list sets India’s Eid al-Adha one day after Saudi Arabia’s, on Monday, May 17, 2027.
Eid al-Fitr 2027 prayer times in U.S. cities
Eid prayer (Salat al-Eid) may begin about 15 to 20 minutes after sunrise, and most U.S. mosques hold it between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Many large communities hold several prayer sessions or rent convention halls.
The table gives sunrise and the earliest customary start, 20 minutes after sunrise, for Tuesday, March 9, 2027.
| City | Sunrise, Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | Earliest customary Eid prayer | Sunset Monday, March 8 (Takbir begins) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 6:18 a.m. | 6:38 a.m. | 5:55 p.m. |
| Chicago | 6:13 a.m. | 6:33 a.m. | 5:49 p.m. |
| Houston | 6:39 a.m. | 6:59 a.m. | 6:25 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 6:12 a.m. | 6:32 a.m. | 5:55 p.m. |
| Dallas | 6:45 a.m. | 7:05 a.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
All times are local standard time. Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 14, 2027, after Eid. Check your mosque’s announcement for the exact prayer time and location.
How Eid al-Fitr is observed
Eid al-Fitr is marked by a congregational prayer, charity paid before the prayer, and family visits and meals over one to three days. The steps below follow the order of the day.
- Recite the Takbir from sunset on the night of Eid until the Eid prayer begins.
- Pay Zakat al-Fitr before the Eid prayer. It is due for every member of the household.
- Bathe (ghusl), dress in new or best clothes, and eat before the prayer. Many eat an odd number of dates, following the Prophet Muhammad’s practice.
- Attend the Eid prayer, two units (rak’ahs) with additional Takbirs, followed by a sermon (khutbah).
- Greet others with “Eid Mubarak” and visit family, often giving gifts or money (Eidi) to children.
Zakat al-Fitr 2027
Zakat al-Fitr must be paid before the Eid prayer on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, or Wednesday, March 10, when Eid falls. The classical measure is one sa’ of staple food, about 2.5 to 3 kilograms, per person. U.S. organizations and mosques set a cash equivalent each year. Many Muslims pay during the last days of Ramadan so that the charity reaches recipients before Eid.
Eid al-Fitr 2027 school and work closures
Eid al-Fitr is not a U.S. federal holiday, but NYC Public Schools close on Tuesday, March 9, 2027. The closure appears in the NYCPS 2026–27 school calendar.
Other districts set their own policies, so check your district’s board-approved calendar. Employees may request religious accommodation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Eid al-Fitr vs. Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Fitr ends the Ramadan fast; Eid al-Adha, about ten weeks later, marks the Hajj and the sacrifice of Abraham. The table compares the two festivals in 2027.
| Feature | Eid al-Fitr | Eid al-Adha |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 date (Umm al-Qura) | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | Sunday, May 16, 2027 |
| Hijri date | 1 Shawwal 1448 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 |
| Marks | End of Ramadan | Hajj and Abraham’s sacrifice |
| Required charity | Zakat al-Fitr, before the prayer | Qurbani (animal sacrifice), for those able |
| Length of celebration | Usually 1 to 3 days | Usually 3 to 4 days (including the Days of Tashriq) |
| How the U.S. date is set | FCNA calculation | Follows Saudi Arabia’s Day of Arafah |
Eid al-Fitr dates 2026 to 2031
Eid al-Fitr moves about 11 days earlier each year. The 2026 date is confirmed; later dates are Umm al-Qura projections and may shift by one day.
| Year | Eid al-Fitr | Days of Ramadan fasting |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 30 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | 29 |
| 2028 | Saturday, February 26, 2028 | 29 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, February 14, 2029 | 29 |
| 2030 | Monday, February 4, 2030 | 30 |
| 2031 | Friday, January 24, 2031 | 29 |
What Eid al-Fitr 2027 is not
Eid al-Fitr is often confused with related observances. The points below separate them.
- It is not the last day of Ramadan. Eid is the first day of Shawwal, the day after the final fast.
- It is not Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha falls on Sunday, May 16, 2027.
- It is not a fixed date. Eid al-Fitr 2027 falls 11 days earlier than Eid al-Fitr 2026 (Friday, March 20).
- It is not a day of fasting. Fasting is prohibited on the day of Eid.
Frequently asked questions
What date is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in the USA?
According to the Fiqh Council of North America, Eid al-Fitr 2027 is Tuesday, March 9, 2027, in the United States. Mosques that follow a local moon sighting may celebrate on Wednesday, March 10.
When should Zakat al-Fitr be paid in 2027?
Zakat al-Fitr must be paid before the Eid prayer on Tuesday, March 9, 2027. Many Muslims pay in the last days of Ramadan so that the charity reaches those in need before Eid.
Is Eid al-Fitr 2027 a school holiday?
NYC Public Schools close for Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, March 9, 2027. It is not a federal holiday, and other districts decide individually.
