Eid al-Fitr, often called Meethi Eid or the festival marking the end of fasting, is celebrated at the end of the month. The occasion signifies the completion of Roza and is observed with prayers, feasts and celebrations.
Eid school holidays 2026
The Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 school holidays in India will generally fall around March 20 or 21, 2026, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon that marks the end of Ramadan.
School holidays planned for Eid 2026
Most schools and universities in India are expected to remain closed on March 21, 2026 for Eid-ul-Fitr. In some regions or school calendars, the holiday may be observed on March 20 or 21, as the exact date of Eid depends on the sighting of the moon.
Why the date can change
Eid-ul-Fitr follows the Islamic lunar calendar, so the final date is confirmed only after the crescent moon is sighted at the end of Ramadan. For this reason, schools usually end their holidays closer to the festival.
Other school holidays for March 2026 (India)
Many school calendars show various holidays in March 2026, including:
Holi – March 3, 2026
Eid-ul-Fitr – around March 21, 2026
Ram Navami – around March 26, 2026
