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Eid ul Fitr 2026 in South Africa

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 ul Fitr a Public Holiday?

Eid ul Fitr is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

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

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About Eid ul Fitr

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Eid ul Fitr Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2021 Fri May 14 Eid ul Fitr Muslim
2022 Tue May 3 Eid ul Fitr Muslim
2023 Sat Apr 22 Eid ul Fitr Muslim
2024 Thu Apr 11 Eid ul Fitr Muslim
2025 Mon Mar 31 Eid ul Fitr Muslim
2026 Fri Mar 20 Eid ul Fitr (Tentative Date) Muslim
2027 Wed Mar 10 Eid ul Fitr (Tentative Date) Muslim
2028 Sun Feb 27 Eid ul Fitr (Tentative Date) Muslim
2029 Thu Feb 15 Eid ul Fitr (Tentative Date) Muslim
2030 Tue Feb 5 Eid ul Fitr (Tentative Date) Muslim
2031 Sat Jan 25 Eid ul Fitr (Tentative Date) Muslim

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.