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Ramadan 1448

Eid al-Fitr 2027 holiday

On the Umm al-Qura calendar Eid al-Fitr 1448 falls on Tuesday 9 March 2027. No Gulf government has announced its 2027 Eid holiday yet; below is each one's 2026 holiday as announced, with its source.

Read on the official sources on 3 October 2026.

Days to Eid al-Fitr

157

Tuesday 9 March 2027

1 Shawwal 1448 AH · expected

in 157 days

The 2027 days off

As each government announces them. Where a standing rule fixes the days, it is shown with the days it gives on the calculation.

  • UAE

    Not announced yet

  • Saudi Arabia

    Not announced yet

    Public sector — Standing rule: the civil service's Eid al-Fitr holiday runs from 25 Ramadan to the end of 5 Shawwal (Art. 127).

    On the Umm al-Qura calendar: Thursday 4 – Saturday 13 March 2027.

    Private sector — Standing rule: four days, from the day after 29 Ramadan.

    On the Umm al-Qura calendar: Tuesday 9 – Friday 12 March 2027.

  • Qatar

    Not announced yet

  • Kuwait

    Not announced yet

  • Bahrain

    Not announced yet

  • Oman

    Not announced yet

The 2026 days off, as announced

Eid al-Fitr 1447 fell on Friday 20 March 2026 in most of the Gulf, after a Ramadan of thirty days.

The 2026 days off, as announced
CountryDateForAnnounced by
UAEThursday 19 – Sunday 22 March 20264 daysThe federal government's holiday was set for 19 to 22 March. The private sector's ran to 22 March because Ramadan lasted 30 days, as the Presidential Court announced.EveryoneFederal Authority for Government Human Resources23 February 2026Everyone · Federal Authority for Government Human Resources23 February 2026
Saudi ArabiaThursday 19 – Sunday 22 March 20264 daysPrivate and non-profit sectors: four days from the close of work on Wednesday 18 March (29 Ramadan 1447). The ministry posted the days as an image; it also points employers to Article 24(2) of the Labor Law's implementing regulations, and its guidance is that holiday days falling on the weekly rest day are made up before or after the holiday.Private sectorHRSD's official spokesperson, on X (@HRSD_SP)3 March 2026Private sector · HRSD's official spokesperson, on X (@HRSD_SP)3 March 2026
Saudi ArabiaPublic sector: No official source found for the civil service's 2026 days off. Its standing rule is shown above.
QatarTuesday 17 – Monday 23 March 20267 daysPublic sectorQatar News Agency15 March 2026Public sector · Qatar News Agency15 March 2026
QatarThursday 19 – Monday 23 March 20265 daysBanksQatar Central Bank18 March 2026Banks · Qatar Central Bank18 March 2026
KuwaitThursday 19 – Monday 23 March 20265 daysThe cabinet set two sets of dates, depending on the moon sighting. Ramadan lasted 30 days and Eid fell on Friday 20 March, so the holiday ran from 19 to 23 March.Public sectorCouncil of Ministers, Kuwait10 March 2026Public sector · Council of Ministers, Kuwait10 March 2026
BahrainFriday 20 – Tuesday 24 March 20265 daysThe circular gives the Eid days and two days in compensation for those that fell on the weekend. Eid began on Friday 20 March, and government offices reopened on 25 March.Public sectorPrime Minister's Office, Bahrain15 March 2026Public sector · Prime Minister's Office, Bahrain15 March 2026
OmanThursday 19 – Monday 23 March 20265 daysEveryoneOman News Agency11 March 2026Everyone · Oman News Agency11 March 2026

Questions

When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
On Tuesday 9 March 2027 on the Umm al-Qura calendar: 1 Shawwal 1448. The official day follows each country's moon-sighting announcement and can be a day earlier or later.
Has the Eid al-Fitr 2027 holiday been announced?
Not yet, in any of the six Gulf countries, as of 3 October 2026. This page adds each holiday, with its source, when it is announced.
How long was the Eid al-Fitr holiday in 2026?
UAE: Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 March 2026 (4 days, Everyone); Saudi Arabia: Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 March 2026 (4 days, Private sector); Qatar: Tuesday 17 – Monday 23 March 2026 (7 days, Public sector); Qatar: Thursday 19 – Monday 23 March 2026 (5 days, Banks); Kuwait: Thursday 19 – Monday 23 March 2026 (5 days, Public sector); Bahrain: Friday 20 – Tuesday 24 March 2026 (5 days, Public sector); Oman: Thursday 19 – Monday 23 March 2026 (5 days, Everyone).

Sources