Eid al-Fitr 2026, 2027 and 2028 in Algeria

One of the most important holidays in Algeria and many other Islamic countries is Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr means “festivity of breaking of the fast”, and it comes at the end of the long fasting and prayer month of Ramadan on the first day of the month Shawwal.

In 2027, Eid al-Fitr falls on Tuesday 9 March. The holiday will be on Saturday 26 February in 2028.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2026	20 Mar	Fri	Eid al-Fitr
	21 Mar	Sat	Eid al-Fitr Holiday
2027	9 Mar	Tue	Eid al-Fitr
	10 Mar	Wed	Eid al-Fitr Holiday
	11 Mar	Thu	Eid al-Fitr Holiday
2028	26 Feb	Sat	Eid al-Fitr
	28 Feb	Mon	Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

During Eid, Algerians attend a local mosque for prayers and a sermon. They will also give an offering to charity, usually in the form of food, called the “zakat al-Fitr”.

As in many other lands, Algerians buy and wear new clothing for Eid al-Fitr, and the wearing of traditional cultural clothing has become popular again in recent years.

At home, people will indulge in large feasts, which are quite welcome after the long fast. chick peas couscous pasta, beef, sea food, vegetables, and fruits, are all consumed at family feasts.

Many will also exchange gifts and cards and, of course, greet each other with “Happy Eid!” this time of year.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2025	30 Mar	Sun	Eid al-Fitr
	31 Mar	Mon	Eid al-Fitr Holiday
2024	10 Apr	Wed	Eid al-Fitr
	11 Apr	Thu	Eid al-Fitr Holiday