When is Ramadan?
Monday, 8 February 2027 · Estimated
Ramadan 2027 is on Monday, 8 February 2027 — that's 170 days from today. This date is calculated and may move by a day.
Ramadan is the month of fasting from dawn to sunset, ending with Eid al-Fitr.
How the date is worked out
Ramadan begins on the first day of the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, about 10 or 11 days earlier each Gregorian year.
The Islamic calendar depends on the sighting of the new crescent moon, so the confirmed start can land a day either side of the calculated date.
Ramadan dates
| Year | Date | Day | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 March | Monday | 2 years ago |
| 2025 | 1 March | Saturday | 18 months ago |
| 2026 | 18 February | Wednesday | 6 months ago |
| 2027 | 8 February | Monday | in 6 months |
| 2028 | 28 January | Friday | in 17 months |
| 2029 | 16 January | Tuesday | in 2 years |
| 2030 | 6 January | Sunday | in 3 years |
| 2031 | 15 December | Monday | in 5 years |
Frequently asked
How many days until Ramadan?
170 days — Monday, 8 February 2027.
Which day of the week does Ramadan fall on in 2027?
Monday.
Is Ramadan always on the same date?
Ramadan begins on the first day of the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, about 10 or 11 days earlier each Gregorian year.
When is Ramadan in 2028?
Friday, 28 January 2028.
When was Ramadan in 2026?
Wednesday, 18 February 2026 — 6 months ago.
Could the date for Ramadan change?
The Islamic calendar depends on the sighting of the new crescent moon, so the confirmed start can land a day either side of the calculated date.