Zakat al-Fitr 2026: Amount Per Person & When to Pay
By the Editorial Team · reviewed against our sources · updated September 2026 · guidance, not a fatwa
For 2026, Zakat al-Fitr is one ṣāʿ (about 2.5–3 kg) of staple food per person — or its cash value — paid before the Eid al-Fitr prayer. Local mosques set the exact cash figure each year, commonly a few dollars/pounds per head.
Zakat al-Fitr is one ṣāʿ (~2.5–3 kg) of staple food per person, or its cash value, paid before the Eid prayer. The cash amount is set locally each year — check your local mosque or zakat body. Guidance only, not a fatwa.
How much is Zakat al-Fitr in 2026?
The obligation is fixed in food, not money: one ṣāʿ (~2.5–3 kg) of a local staple such as rice, wheat, barley or dates, for every member of the household including children. Because food prices differ by country, zakat bodies publish a set cash equivalent for 2026 — check your local mosque for the exact figure, then use the calculator above for your household total.
When to pay in 2026
It must reach eligible recipients before the Eid al-Fitr prayer. Many pay in the last few days of Ramadan so the poor can use it for Eid. See our full Zakat al-Fitr guide, and track the date on our Islamic calendar.
Guidance only, not a fatwa. Rulings vary by madhhab; confirm with a qualified scholar.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Zakat al-Fitr in 2026?
One ṣāʿ (about 2.5–3 kg) of staple food per person, or the cash value your local mosque sets for 2026.
When is Zakat al-Fitr due in 2026?
Before the Eid al-Fitr prayer; many pay in the last days of Ramadan.
Who pays Zakat al-Fitr?
Every Muslim with food beyond their needs for Eid, on behalf of themselves and their dependants including children.