Eid 2026 Holidays: Find Out When Are Schools, Banks & Stock Market Closed; March 20 or 21?

Eid al-Fitr 2026 in India is expected to be celebrated on March 20, as per astronomical calculations. However, the final confirmation of the Eid date depends on the moon sighting, which may shift celebrations to March 21 in some regions.

The festival of Eid is celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a time when Muslims across the world observe fasting. The Eid al-Fitr festival in India is celebrated with special Eid namaz, a charity known as zakat, and it is the most important Islamic festival.

Eid 2026 Moon Sighting and Final Date

The exact Eid 2026 date in India will be confirmed only after the sighting of the crescent moon on the day of Chand Raat. If the moon is sighted on the evening of March 19, Eid will be celebrated on March 20. Otherwise, it may be observed on March 21.

Bank Holidays on Eid-ul-Fitr 2026

As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 bank holiday is expected on March 21, in most parts of India. However, some states may observe the holiday on March 20, depending on local moon sightings.

Most of the states in India will observe Bank holiday on Eid 2026 will remain closed in most states on Eid

However, ATMs and digital banking services will continue to function. It must be noted that Regional variations may apply in states like Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir.

School Holidays on Eid 2026

The Eid school holiday 2026 in India is likely to fall on March 21, as it is a gazetted holiday in many states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana.

In some states like West Bengal, schools may observe holidays around March 20, especially if aligned with weekends or nearby festivals.

Stock Market on Eid 2026: No Holiday Despite Festive Rush

Even as India will celebrate a series of major festivals next week, the stock markets will not take a break during this period. Eid and other festivals like Ugasi, gudi padwa, are not part of the official trading holiday schedule of the exchanges.

According to the official stock market holiday list released by the BSE and NSE, there are no closure between March 19 and March 21. All segments of the market including equity trading, derivatives, currency markets, and commodities will remain fully operational.

Government Offices and Market Closures

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 2026, most central government offices, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and courts will remain closed on March 21. Post offices and courts will follow state-wise holiday schedules. No nationwide extended long weekend, but local holidays may vary