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Eid al-Fitr
Egypt

Eid al-Fitr 2024, 2025 and 2026 in Egypt

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated in Egypt with much religious fervour and general merriment. The national holiday comes on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal, immediately following the holy month of Ramadan and month-long period of fasting, prayer and devotion. It is one of the most important of all Muslim commemorations.

YearDateDayHoliday
202410 AprWedEid al-Fitr
11 AprThuEid al-Fitr Holiday
202530 MarSunEid al-Fitr
31 MarMonEid al-Fitr Holiday
202620 MarFriEid al-Fitr
21 MarSatEid al-Fitr Holiday
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

In Egypt, schools, businesses, and government offices close down for Eid al-Fitr, which is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. After attending religious services for prayer, Koranic recitations, and sermons on the morning of Eid al-Fitr, there follows three straight days of merrymaking. Family gatherings are central, though there are also many public events and even TV and radio programs focused on “Eid themes”.

Egypt’s Eids are full of food. Kahk, a nut-filled cookie covered with powdered sugar, is a favourite. Eating Egyptian dates, drinking a nutty apricot juice called “Qamar”, consuming spiced lentil soup, and devouring a rice dish known as “Mahshi” are all delicious traditions. Fried, specially seasoned eggplant, chicken and potatoes, and a “green chicken soup” called “Molokhia” are also commonly enjoyed this time of year.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
202321 AprFriEid al-Fitr
22 AprSatEid al-Fitr Holiday
20222 MayMonEid al-Fitr
3 MayTueEid al-Fitr Holiday
202113 MayThuEid al-Fitr
14 MayFriEid al-Fitr Holiday
202024 MaySunEid al-Fitr
25 MayMonEid al-Fitr Holiday
20194 JunTueEid al-Fitr
5 JunWedEid al-Fitr Holiday
201815 JunFriEid al-Fitr
16 JunSatEid al-Fitr Holiday
201725 JunSunEid al-Fitr
26 JunMonEid al-Fitr Holiday