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When Is Eid 2027 in the UK? Exact Dates, Ramadan and Full Celebration Guide Every year, millions of Muslims across the United Kingdom ask one question above all others: when is Eid in the UK? Whether you are planning time off work, arranging family gatherings, booking travel, or marking the school calendar, knowing the Eid dates well in advance makes everything easier. For 2027 there are two Eid celebrations to plan for. Eid ul Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. Eid al Adha commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah. Both fall in the first half of 2027. This guide gives you the current expected dates, explains how they are decided, answers common questions, and shares what Eid looks and feels like across the UK. Happy Ramadan Mubarak 2027 1. Quick Answer: Eid 2027 UK Dates at a Glance Event Expected Date Islamic Date Note Ramadan 2027 starts Sunday 7 February (sunset); first fast Monday 8 February 1 Ramadan 1448 AH Subject to moon sighting Eid ul Fitr 2027 Tuesday, 9 March 2027 1 Shawwal 1448 AH Could move to 10 March Eid al Adha 2027 Sunday, 16 May 2027 10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH Could move to 17 May Important: Both Eid dates are astronomical projections based on the Islamic lunar calendar. The date observed in the UK may shift by one day depending on the moon sighting, which is usually announced on the evening before Eid. Always confirm with your local mosque, Moonsighting.com, or the Muslim Council of Britain closer to the date. 2. Eid ul Fitr 2027 UK: The Festival of Breaking the Fast Eid ul Fitr, often simply called “Eid” or the “Lesser Eid”, marks the joyful end of Ramadan. After 29 or 30 days of fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims welcome the first day of Shawwal with celebration, prayer, and gratitude. In 2027, Eid ul Fitr in the UK is expected on Tuesday, 9 March 2027, if the Shawwal crescent is sighted on the evening of Monday, 8 March. If it is not sighted, Ramadan completes 30 days and Eid falls on Wednesday, 10 March. Both possibilities follow a Ramadan that begins on 8 February 2027. A new Islamic month begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. What Happens on Eid ul Fitr Morning? The day usually begins before sunrise. Muslims take a ritual bath (Ghusl), wear their finest or new clothes, and head to the mosque or an open space for the special Eid prayer (Salat al Eid). The prayer is held between sunrise and late morning. In the UK’s major cities, mosques fill up quickly, and many hold several prayer sessions to fit everyone in. After prayers, it is time for family. People visit relatives, exchange greetings (“Eid Mubarak!”), give gifts, especially Eidi to children, and sit down together for a festive meal. The atmosphere across British Muslim communities is one of warmth, generosity, and shared joy. Zakat al Fitr: Giving Before You Celebrate Before the Eid prayer, Muslims who have the means must pay Zakat al Fitr, a specific charitable donation that purifies the fast and helps those in need celebrate Eid with dignity. In the UK it is commonly paid through Islamic charities and local mosques. You can read more in our guide to Zakat in Islam and our article on charity in Islam. 3. Ramadan 2027 in the UK: The Month Before Eid Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is the month of fasting that comes right before Eid ul Fitr. In 2027, Ramadan is expected to begin at sunset on Sunday, 7 February 2027, with the first full day of fasting on Monday, 8 February. It lasts 29 or 30 days and ends on 8 or 9 March, with Eid following the next day. Ramadan 2027 falls in February and March, so fasting days are shorter than in summer. Key moments of Ramadan: Suhoor (meal before dawn): Eaten before Fajr prayer. In February and early March, Fajr in most UK cities falls roughly between 5:00 and 6:00 AM. Iftar (breaking the fast): Sunset falls around 5:00 PM at the start of the month and around 6:00 PM by the end, a short fasting day compared with summer Ramadans. Taraweeh prayers: Special nightly prayers held at mosques after Isha, and a deeply spiritual part of Ramadan across UK communities. Laylat ul Qadr: The Night of Power is sought in the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially the odd nights. It is one of the most sacred nights in Islam. Because Ramadan 2027 falls in February and March, fasting hours in the UK will run from about 11 hours at the start to about 13.5 hours at the end. That is a welcome change for British Muslims, since Ramadan moves through the seasons and can bring fasts of 18 or 19 hours in the middle of summer. To learn more about the month itself, read our guide to what is Ramadan and the rules of fasting in Islam. 4. Eid al Adha 2027 UK: The Festival of Sacrifice Eid al Adha, the “Greater Eid”, is the second major Islamic celebration of the year, and many scholars regard it as the more spiritually significant of the two. It falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, and coincides with the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah. In 2027, Eid al Adha in the UK is expected on Sunday, 16 May 2027, in line with the date most Gulf countries are expected to follow. Some UK communities that follow local or South Asian moon sighting may instead observe it a day later, on Monday, 17 May. Read our full Eid al Adha guide for more. Eid al Adha commemorates the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). The Significance of Qurbani (Sacrifice) Eid al Adha remembers the act of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who showed his willingness to sacrifice his