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Eid el Fitr 2026 in Egypt

For Muslims around the world, Eid ul Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and prayer. It is one of the largest and most important celebrations in the Islamic calendar.

Is Eid el Fitr a Public Holiday?

Eid el Fitr is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2026, it falls on a Saturday, and some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.

Eid ul Fitr is a time to share great food with family and friends.

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About Eid el Fitr

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Eid el Fitr Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Sun May 24 Eid el Fitr National Holiday
2021 Thu May 13 Eid el Fitr National Holiday
2022 Mon May 2 Eid el Fitr National Holiday
2023 Fri Apr 21 Eid el Fitr National Holiday
2024 Wed Apr 10 Eid el Fitr National Holiday
2025 Mon Mar 31 Eid el Fitr National Holiday
2026 Sat Mar 21 Eid el Fitr (Tentative Date) National Holiday
2027 Wed Mar 10 Eid el Fitr (Tentative Date) National Holiday
2028 Sun Feb 27 Eid el Fitr (Tentative Date) National Holiday
2029 Thu Feb 15 Eid el Fitr (Tentative Date) National Holiday
2030 Mon Feb 4 Eid el Fitr (Tentative Date) National Holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.