Eid ul Fitr 2026 in Pakistan will be celebrated on Friday, 20 March 2026, depending on the sighting of the Shawwal moon. This happy Islamic festival comes after the month of Ramadan and brings joy to Muslims all over the country.
Friday, 1 Shawwal 1447
Gregorian Date: 20 March 2026
The moon for Shawwal 1447 AH will be searched on the evening of Thursday, 19 March 2026. If the moon is sighted on that night, Eid will be on Friday, 20 March 2026. If the moon is not sighted, Ramadan will continue for 30 days, and Eid will be on Thursday, 19 March 2026.
Chand Raat will be on Thursday, 19 March 2026. This night is full of happiness and excitement as people get ready for Eid. Families go out for shopping, girls apply mehndi (henna), and everyone shares Eid wishes. Markets stay open till late, and people enjoy this special night together.
Public holidays are officially announced by the government of Pakistan before Eid. If Eid falls on Monday, then the holidays may include:
Thursday, 1 Muharram 1447
Friday, 9 Muharram 1447
Saturday, 10 Muharram 1447
Monday, 3 Jamadi ul Sani 1447
Thursday, 20 Jamadi ul Sani 1447
Sunday, 18 Dhul Hijjah 1447
Monday, 9 Rabi ul Awal 1447
Friday, 10 Zul Hijjah 1446
Tuesday, 15 Shaban 1447