Ramadan 2027: start date, Eid and key Islamic dates
Short answer: Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, with the first taraweeh on the night of Sunday 7 February. Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027.
These dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. The actual start is confirmed by moon sighting, so dates in your country can move by one day. Always follow your local announcement.
Key dates 2027
- Isra and Mi'raj (27 Rajab): Tuesday 5 January 2027
- 15 Sha'ban: Saturday 23 January 2027
- 1 Ramadan: Monday 8 February 2027 (first fast)
- Last ten nights begin: evening of Saturday 27 February 2027 (night of the 21st)
- 27th night (often sought as Laylat al-Qadr): evening of Friday 5 March 2027
- Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal): Tuesday 9 March 2027
- 1 Dhul Hijjah: Friday 7 May 2027
- Day of Arafah: Saturday 15 May 2027
- Eid al-Adha: Sunday 16 May 2027
- Islamic New Year 1449: Sunday 6 June 2027
- Ashura (10 Muharram): Tuesday 15 June 2027
How long are the fasts?
Ramadan 2027 falls in February and early March, so fasts are among the shortest of the decade for most of the world. In the Gulf (Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait) expect roughly 12½–13 hours from Fajr to Maghrib, and in the UK and northern US about 11–13 hours, getting longer through the month. Check your local mosque timetable for exact times.
What to do before Ramadan
- Make up any missed fasts from last year before Ramadan starts.
- Start a small daily Quran habit in Sha'ban so it is easy to keep going (see our Quran in Ramadan plan).
- Plan suhoor and iftar staples and freeze a few meals.
- Set up decorations and a countdown for the kids (ideas here).
- Work out your Zakat if it falls due, and set aside Zakat al-Fitr.
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