When is Eid al-Fitr 2026? Check Public Holidays, School Holidays, and Joint Leave in March 2026

The question of when Eid al-Fitr falls in 2026 is increasingly being searched by the public, particularly amongst those planning homecoming travel, family holidays, or organising work leave.

Based on the government’s decision in a Joint Decree (SKB) by Three Ministers regarding National Holidays and Joint Leave, Eid al-Fitr 2026 or 1 Shawwal 1447 Hijri is estimated to fall on Saturday, 21 March 2026 and Sunday, 22 March 2026.

In addition to these two national holidays, the government has also established several joint leave days for Eid 2026, which may allow the public to enjoy an extended holiday period of up to a week.

For those asking when Eid falls in 2026, the answer is 21–22 March 2026.

However, this date remains an estimated calendar date. The official determination of 1 Shawwal 1447 Hijri will be established through an isba’ session held by the Ministry of Religion.

This session will be held at the H.M. Rasjidi Auditorium, Ministry of Religion office, Jakarta.

During this session, the government will determine the beginning of Shawwal by considering astronomical calculation data (hisab) and the results of lunar crescent observations (rukyatul hilal) from various regions across Indonesia.

The final decision will be announced directly by the Minister of Religion once the session concludes.

This session also involves various parties, including astronomy experts from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), representatives of Islamic organisations, observatories and planetariums, and other relevant institutions.

Because it involves many elements, the isba’ session results become the official government decision regarding when Eid al-Fitr 2026 falls in the Hijri calendar.