Ramadan 2027: Expected Date
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. It lasts 29 or 30 days, ending with Eid ul-Fitr. The first fast is on the day after the new crescent moon is seen.
Ramadan 1448 is expected to end on Monday 8 March, with Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) expected on the night before Saturday 6 March.
Ramadan 2027 by country
| Country | Expected date | How it is decided |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | Monday 8 Feb | Umm al-Qura calendar and official sighting |
| UAE, Qatar, Kuwait | Monday 8 Feb | usually the same day as Saudi Arabia |
| Pakistan | Monday 8 Feb or Tuesday 9 Feb | or one day later, after Ruet-e-Hilal |
| India, Bangladesh | Monday 8 Feb or Tuesday 9 Feb | often one day later, after local sighting |
| UK, Europe | Monday 8 Feb or Tuesday 9 Feb | same day or one day later, depending on your mosque |
| USA, Canada | Monday 8 Feb | usually the same day (calculated calendar) |
Dates are from the Umm al-Qura calendar and are marked expected until moon-sighting announcements are made. See the full Islamic calendar 2027.
Questions
When is Ramadan 2027?
Ramadan 2027 (the first day of fasting) is expected on Monday, 8 February 2027, which is 1 Ramadan 1448. In countries that follow a local moon sighting it may be one day later.
Is the Ramadan 2027 date confirmed?
Not yet. Islamic months begin when the new crescent moon is seen, so the date is confirmed by moon-sighting committees shortly before. This page is updated when announcements are made.
Why do countries celebrate on different days?
Saudi Arabia and most Gulf states follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and official sightings, while Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and many UK mosques wait for a local sighting, which is often a day later.