Astronomers in the United Arab Emirates have shared their projection for the possible date of Eid-ul-Fitr in 2026. According to their calculations, the festival is likely to be observed on Friday, 20 March. The information was provided by Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society.He explained that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan for the Hijri year 1447 is expected to be visible on Tuesday, 17 February. If that sighting holds true, fasting would begin on Thursday, 19 February, with the month lasting 30 days. Based on this timeline, the first day of Shawwal—and thus Eid-ul-Fitr—would fall on 20 March, pending the final confirmation from the UAE moon-sighting committee closer to the date.

Arab astronomers have also estimated that if the month of Ramadan completes 30 days, residents in the UAE may receive a four-day holiday, from Thursday, 19 March to Sunday, 22 March, before work resumes on Monday, 23 March.