Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2023, 2024 and 2025 in Brunei Darussalam
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is one of the biggest holidays in Brunei. Hari Raya means “celebration day” and Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the day that marks the end of Ramadhan, the Islamic holy month of dawn-to-sunset fasting.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 Apr to 25 Apr | Sat to Tue | Hari Raya Aidil Fitri |
| 2024 | 10 Apr to 13 Apr | Wed to Sat | Hari Raya Aidil Fitri |
| 2025 | 31 Mar to 2 Apr | Mon to Wed | Hari Raya Aidil Fitri |
| 2026 | 20 Mar to 24 Mar | Fri to Tue | Hari Raya Aidil Fitri |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
Many Muslims and non-Muslims return to their family home for a few days prior to Hari Raya Aidifitri so that they can celebrate the holiday with family and friends. While together, family and friends seek forgiveness from each other. Many say prayers at the mosques of relatives and enjoy meals with family or friends that consist of traditional food and drink. Children are often given token sums of money by parents and elders.
On the eve of Hari Raya Aidifitri, families busily prepare and cook food for the day. No one leaves home the night before, but gather to talk, eat and drink. The next day, people leave home to visit relatives and friends which continues throughout the fourth day of the festival. On the first day of the festival, homes are opened in order to share food and drink with others.
During Hari Raya Aidifitri, Istana Nurul Iman Palace is opened to the public for two days and the Royal Family welcomes visitors. Bruneians dress in their best clothing in order to meet the royals.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 May to 4 May | Mon to Wed | Hari Raya Aidil Fitri |
| 2021 | 13 May to 17 May | Thu to Mon | Hari Raya Aidil Fitri |
| 2020 | 24 May to 27 May | Sun to Wed | Hari Raya Aidil Fitri |
| 2019 | 5 Jun to 8 Jun | Wed to Sat | Hari Raya Aidil Fitri |
| 2018 | 15 Jun to 19 Jun | Fri to Tue | Hari Raya Aidil Fitri |
| 2017 | 25 Jun to 28 Jun | Sun to Wed | Hari Raya Aidil Fitri |