# Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Oman

Eid al-Fitr, the festival that closes Ramadan, is expected in Oman on Tuesday 9 March 2027, or on the 10th if the new moon is not sighted the evening before. The government announces the public holidays separately; it is a holiday period for Omanis and residents.

Source : https://sabaro-travel.com/en/events/aid-al-fitr-oman-2027/

## When Eid al-Fitr falls in 2027

Eid al-Fitr, the "festival of breaking the fast", marks the first day of the month of Shawwal, which follows [Ramadan](/en/events/ramadan-oman-2027/). According to the UAE Astronomy Centre, it should fall on Tuesday 9 March 2027 if the crescent moon is sighted on the evening of the 8th, and on Wednesday 10 March if not.

In Oman these dates remain estimates: the country sets the start of each lunar month by its own moon sighting, sometimes a day after the UAE. The Eid public holidays are announced separately by the government.

## What it means for travellers

During the Eid holidays government offices close and Omanis and residents are on holiday. Three tips:

- **book early** for hotels and car hire if your trip covers the public holidays;
- **check opening hours** of museums and forts, which may change over the holidays;
- **keep to the Ramadan rules until the official announcement** that it has ended: while the fast lasts, nobody eats or drinks in public in daytime.

Once Ramadan is over, normal life resumes and restaurants reopen during the day.

## A good time to travel

In early March the coast is still at its best: an average high of 30 °C in Muscat and the sea around 25 °C. In the Hajar Mountains, Saiq, on the [Jebel Akhdar](/en/oman/jebel-akhdar/) plateau at 2,000 m, averages a high of 17 °C. A few weeks later the [rose season](/en/events/roses-jebel-akhdar/) begins, running from late March to early May.

For Eid, beach hotels in [Muscat](/en/oman/muscat/) such as [The Chedi Muscat](/en/hotels/the-chedi-muscat/) or [Kempinski Hotel Muscat](/en/hotels/kempinski-hotel-muscat/), from around €410 to €440 a night for arrival on 9 March 2027, the expected day of Eid, and mountain hotels such as [Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar](/en/hotels/anantara-al-jabal-al-akhdar/), from around €450, suit the period well. Prices are recorded including taxes, with any local taxes on top.

Since the Iranian strikes in the Gulf, foreign ministries have not all given the same advice; the [Oman travel situation](/en/guides/situation-oman/) guide has the details. Yours:

(Depends on the traveller's country: see the table on https://sabaro-travel.com/en/events/aid-al-fitr-oman-2027/)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the date of Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Oman?

Around 9 March 2027, or the 10th if the crescent is not seen on the evening of the 8th. Oman confirms the date by its own moon sighting.

### Are tourist sites open during Eid?

Opening hours may change over the public holidays, so check before each visit.

### Do I need to book ahead?

Yes, if your stay covers the public holidays: it is a holiday period for Omanis and residents.

### Can I eat in public on Eid?

Yes: Eid marks the end of the fast. The Ramadan rules apply until its end is officially announced.