When is Eid al-Fitr 2027? Date and countdown
A live countdown in your own time zone to Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha, with the Day of Arafah.
Dates from the FCNA calculated calendar · Runs in your browserLast reviewed: October 9, 2026
The short answer
Eid al-Fitr 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH) is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, based on the Fiqh Council of North America's calculation. Eid al-Adha is expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027, after the Day of Arafah on May 15, 2027. Communities in the US and Canada that follow a local moon sighting may celebrate a day later.
How it is calculated
Eid al-Fitr = 1 Shawwal; Eid al-Adha = 10 Dhu al-Hijjah; Day of Arafah = 9 Dhu al-Hijjah, the day before.
Time left = midnight at the start of the Eid date in your time zone − the time now on your device
Worked example
Adam in Toronto wants to book a day off for Eid prayer in 2027.
- Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 in the FCNA calendar
- If his mosque follows a local sighting, Eid could be Wednesday, March 10, 2027 instead
- Eid al-Adha is expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027, 68 days after Eid al-Fitr
- The countdown on this page runs to midnight Toronto time at the start of the expected date, so it matches his own clock
Adam requests March 9, 2027, off and keeps March 10, 2027 flexible until his mosque confirms the date.
Quick reference table
| Hijri year | Eid al-Fitr | Day of Arafah | Eid al-Adha |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | Sunday, May 16, 2027 |
| 1449 AH | Saturday, February 26, 2028 | May 4, 2028 | Friday, May 5, 2028 |
| 1450 AH | Wednesday, February 14, 2029 | April 23, 2029 | Tuesday, April 24, 2029 |
| 1451 AH | Monday, February 4, 2030 | April 12, 2030 | Saturday, April 13, 2030 |
| 1452 AH | Friday, January 24, 2031 | April 1, 2031 | Wednesday, April 2, 2031 |
| 1453 AH | Wednesday, January 14, 2032 | March 21, 2032 | Monday, March 22, 2032 |
Special cases and common mistakes
- Sighting or calculation. Some mosques in the US and Canada announce Eid only after the new crescent is seen on the evening of the 29th. Others follow a calendar calculated in advance, such as the one from the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA). The two can be a day apart, even in the same city.
- The countdown uses your time zone. It ends at midnight at the start of the expected date where you are, from Atlantic to Pacific time. Eid prayer is held in the morning after sunrise.
- Day of Arafah (9 Dhu al-Hijjah) is the day pilgrims stand at Arafat during Hajj. It always falls the day before Eid al-Adha, and many Muslims not on Hajj fast that day.
- Eid moves about 11 days earlier each year, because the Hijri year is roughly 11 days shorter than the Gregorian one. Eid al-Fitr goes from March 9, 2027, to January 14, 2032, across this table.
Frequently asked questions
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, by the FCNA calculation. Where Eid depends on a local moon sighting it can fall a day later. The live counter above shows the time left in your time zone.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027?
Expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027, 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH. The Day of Arafah is the day before, Saturday, May 15, 2027.
How many days until Eid?
The counter at the top of this page shows the exact days, hours and minutes left, counted to midnight in your own time zone. Pick Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.
Why do mosques celebrate Eid on different days?
Some follow a local moon sighting, some follow a sighting announced in another country, and some use a calculated calendar such as FCNA. These methods can be a day apart. Check with your local mosque.
What is the difference between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan on 1 Shawwal. Eid al-Adha falls on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah during the Hajj season, about two months and ten days later.
Sources
- Fiqh Council of North America: Islamic calendar and calculation criteria (Last reviewed: October 9, 2026)