Idul Fitri 2023, 2024 and 2025 in Timor-Leste

Idul Fitri is celebrated by Muslims in Timor-Leste with much religious fervour and general merriment. The national holiday comes on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal, immediately following the holy month of Ramadan and month-long period of fasting, prayer and devotion. It is one of the most important of all Muslim commemorations.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2023	22 Apr	Sat	Idul Fitri
2024	10 Apr	Wed	Idul Fitri
2025	30 Mar	Sun	Idul Fitri
2026	20 Mar	Fri	Idul Fitri
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Although the majority of those living in Timor-Leste are Roman Catholic, Muslim holidays like Idul Fitri are also included on the national holiday calendar.

Throughout the month of Ramadan, local mosques in Dili and other cities of Timor-Leste will organise events. Muslims will fast during the day and then meet at night to enjoy meals together, say prayers, recite the Koran, and collect alms for the poor.

When fasting breaks each day at sunset during Ramadan, it is called “Iftar”. The end of the entire Ramadan fast is like a “big Iftar”. It is called Idul Fitri and occurs on the first day of the month of Shawwal. Idul Fitri is considered a day to feast, rejoice, and give gifts to the poor.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2022	2 May	Mon	Idul Fitri
2021	13 May	Thu	Idul Fitri
2020	24 May	Sun	Idul Fitri
2019	4 Jun	Tue	Idul Fitri
2018	15 Jun	Fri	Idul Fitri
2017	26 Jun	Mon	Idul Fitri