Travel advice: Travel advice: the far-south provinces (Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and parts of Songkhla) carry an elevated security risk; check your government's current travel advice before you go. Read the current travel advice (NederlandWereldwijd, Dutch) ↗
When and where
Next edition: The date for next year is not confirmed yet; the festival is usually held in March.
When: First day of Shawwal (end of Ramadan)
Rule: Lunar calendar. Islamic calendar. 2026: 21 March (moon sighting); 2027 around 10 March (dependent on moon sighting).
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa)
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is the most important festival for the Muslim community in Thailand. In the south, where the majority is Muslim, people gather at mosques for the special prayer, wear new clothes and visit family. There is much food and sharing. In Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat it is a public holiday. Visitors should keep an eye on advice for the region.
Getting there
Pattani is about 1,000 km from Bangkok; fly to Hat Yai.
Highlights
- Eid prayer Thousands pray in and around the mosques.
- Family visits New clothes and shared meals.
- Halal dishes Sweets and festive meals.
Tips for Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa)
- Dress modestly and ask permission for photos.
- Check current travel advice for the south.
- Do not visit mosques during prayer.
Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa) on the map
Pinch to zoom; tap a point for more info. Open circles: approximate location.
The map shows the Pattani Central Mosque, one of the large mosques where the prayer takes place.
Frequently asked questions about Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa)
When is Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa) in 2026?
Eid al-Fitr falls in 2026 on 21 March, at Pattani Central Mosque. Rule: First day of Shawwal (end of Ramadan). An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Is it safe to visit Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa)?
Travel advice: the far-south provinces (Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and parts of Songkhla) carry an elevated security risk; check your government's current travel advice before you go. Dress modestly and ask permission for photos. Check current travel advice for the south. Do not visit mosques during prayer. The venue is Pattani Central Mosque.
Where is the best place to see Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa)?
Watch it best at Pattani Central Mosque. Thousands pray in and around the mosques. Pattani is about 1,000 km from Bangkok; fly to Hat Yai. New clothes and shared meals. Highlight: Halal dishes – Sweets and festive meals. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is the most important festival for the Muslim community in Thailand.
Festivals near Pattani Central Mosque
- Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Haji) 0 km as the crow flies
- Lim Ko Niao Festival (Pattani) 1 km as the crow flies
- Trang Love Festival (Underwater Wedding) 195 km as the crow flies
- Hae Pha Khun That (Nakhon Si Thammarat) 225 km as the crow flies
- Sart Duan Sip (Tenth Month Festival) 225 km as the crow flies
Also in March
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Dok Lamduan Flower Festival (Si Sa Ket)
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
- Hae Pha Khun That (Nakhon Si Thammarat)
- Phuket Heroines' Festival
- Lahu New Year