Three days have been declared holidays in Chechnya to mark Eid al-Fitr.

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March 19, 20, and 21 have been declared non-working days in Chechnya due to the end of Ramadan.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", this year in Chechnya, as well as Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, and Karachay-Cherkessia, the first day of the month of Ramadan and fasting has been declared February 18.

In Chechnya, March 19, 20, and 21 have been declared non-working holidays The decree was signed by the acting head of the republic, Magomed Daudov, as reported by the Grozny State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company on March 10.

The text of the document states that "in connection with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr (Uraza-Bayram) in the Chechen Republic and based on the appeal of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Chechen Republic, <...> declare March 19, 20, and 21, 2026, non-working (holiday) days in the Chechen Republic."

On March 2, the Muftiate of Chechnya updated the amount of nisab (zakat) - the minimum property or wealth from which a Muslim is obligated to pay alms (zakat) during Ramadan. Social media users discussed what income is included in the nisab.

Prices are rising in both markets and stores ahead of Ramadan, social media users reported in early February, and food prices published by the official Chechen newspaper are inaccurate. Chechen authorities' reports on price controls have had virtually no impact on the situation in stores and markets. Low-income residents of Grozny, including pensioners and teachers, reported that, amid rising prices, they are struggling to find money for groceries at the start of Ramadan. Rural residents have an easier time securing food, but prices for basic groceries in local stores have also increased.