Eid al-Fitr in North Macedonia 2026

Is it a day off?

A public holiday across North Macedonia: most employees have the day off.

In 2026 it falls on a Friday, a working day.

The date follows a lunar or religious calendar, so it moves every year and is often confirmed only shortly before.

Saturday and Sunday · A public holiday does not always close every business. Essential services, shops and some industries keep working, and pay rules differ by country and contract.

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr, meaning the Festival of Breaking the Fast, marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting from dawn to sunset. It is one of the two major festivals in Islam. The day begins with a special congregational prayer in the morning, often outdoors or in large mosques, after which families greet each other with the words Eid Mubarak and visit relatives and friends. The festival lasts for up to three days in many countries. It is a joyful occasion that follows a month of spiritual discipline. The festival is the culmination of the month.

Muslims are expected to give charity before the prayer, called zakat al-fitr, so that the poor can also celebrate. People wear new or their best clothes, and sweets and festive meals are shared. In Turkey and the Balkans, the festival is known as Ramazan Bayramı in Turkish and as Bajram in Bosnian and Macedonian, and in Turkey it is also called the Sugar Feast, Şeker Bayramı, because of the sweets that are given to visitors and children. Visits to the graves of relatives are also customary in many communities. Visits to relatives are the heart of the holiday.

Eid al-Fitr: all countries

Dates by year

• 2024: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
• 2025: Sunday, March 30, 2025
• 2026: Friday, March 20, 2026 (estimated date)
• 2027: Tuesday, March 9, 2027 (estimated date)
• 2028: Saturday, February 26, 2028 (estimated date)
• 2029: Wednesday, February 14, 2029 (estimated date)
• 2030: Monday, February 4, 2030 (estimated date)
• 2031: Friday, January 24, 2031 (estimated date)
• 2032: Wednesday, January 14, 2032 (estimated date)
• 2033: Sunday, January 2, 2033 (estimated date)
• 2034: Tuesday, December 12, 2034 (estimated date)
• 2035: Saturday, December 1, 2035 (estimated date)

Where it applies

Everywhere in North Macedonia.

Also known as: Рамазан Бајрам (проценето) · Eid al-Fitr (estimated)