How it works
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, so it starts about 11 days earlier each year. The dates here follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. Many communities confirm the start by sighting the new crescent moon, which can move it by a day.
The countdown runs to the start of the expected first day of fasting in your time zone. Taraweeh prayers begin the evening before.
Ramadan dates 2026–2030
| Year | First day of fasting (expected) |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| 2027 | Monday, February 8, 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday, January 28, 2028 |
| 2029 | Tuesday, January 16, 2029 |
| 2030 | Saturday, January 5, 2030 |
| 2030 | Thursday, December 26, 2030 |
Expected dates (Umm al-Qura calendar). Local moon sighting may shift them by a day.
Worked example
The next Ramadan on this page is Monday, February 8, 2027. When the countdown reaches zero, the page switches to a full-screen celebration you can share.
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027 (1 Ramadan 1448). The exact day depends on the moon sighting.
Why does Ramadan move every year?
The Islamic calendar is lunar, about 354 days long, so Ramadan comes roughly 11 days earlier each year.
Will there be two Ramadans in 2030?
Yes. Ramadan is expected to begin around January 5, 2030 and again around December 26, 2030.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on or around Tuesday, March 9, 2027.