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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.
Eid ul Fitr is a time to share great food with family and friends.
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About Eid el Fitr
Read more about Eid el Fitr.Eid el Fitr Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | Jun 5 | Eid el Fitr | National holiday |
| 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 (Tentative Date) | 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 |
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.
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