How many days until Ramadan 2027?
Ramadan is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027, the first day of fasting in the Umm al-Qura calendar. The live countdown below uses the clock and time zone on your device.
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Ramadan falls on a Monday. Sleeps counts the nights from today; weekdays in between excludes today and the day itself and does not subtract public holidays.
Dates are the first day of fasting in the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. The actual start in your community depends on the moon sighting or the authority it follows, and may be a day later.
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and charity. From dawn to sunset, those who are able abstain from food and drink, breaking the fast each evening with iftar, often shared with family and community. The month ends with Eid al-Fitr, one of the two major festivals of the Islamic year.
Where it is observed: Observed by Muslims worldwide. Working hours are shortened in many Muslim-majority countries.
How the date of Ramadan is set
The Islamic calendar is purely lunar, with months of 29 or 30 days, so Ramadan arrives about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year and cycles through every season in roughly 33 years. Traditionally the month begins when the new crescent moon is sighted. The dates here come from Saudi Arabia’s calculated Umm al-Qura calendar; many communities follow local sighting or a national authority instead.
Ramadan dates for the next 6 occurrences
Calendar dates and weekdays. Use the countdown above for the time remaining.
| Year | Date | Weekday |
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| 2027 | February 8, 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | January 28, 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | January 16, 2029 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | January 5, 2030 | Saturday |
| 2030 | December 26, 2030 | Thursday |
| 2031 | December 16, 2031 | Tuesday |
When does Ramadan actually begin?
Islamic days begin at sunset. The first special night prayers of Ramadan, tarawih, are held on the evening before the first day of fasting, and the first fast starts at dawn the next morning. The countdown on this page targets the start of the first fasting day in your time zone.
Because communities rely on different methods, such as local crescent sighting, sighting anywhere in the world, or astronomical calculation, Ramadan can begin on different days in neighbouring countries or even within the same city. The final confirmation usually comes on the evening of the 29th day of the preceding month, Sha‘ban.
Fasting hours, work, and travel
Fasting lasts from dawn (fajr) to sunset (maghrib), so its length depends on latitude and season. When Ramadan falls near the June solstice, fasts in northern Europe can exceed 18 hours, while near the December solstice they are much shorter. In the late 2020s and early 2030s, Ramadan falls in the northern winter.
In many Muslim-majority countries, government and business hours are reduced during Ramadan and restaurants may close during daylight. If you are scheduling meetings or deliveries, expect slower responses in the late afternoon and evening, and a public holiday for Eid al-Fitr at the end of the month.
Frequently asked questions about Ramadan
Why does Ramadan start earlier every year?
The Islamic calendar has twelve lunar months totalling about 354 or 355 days, roughly 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year. Ramadan therefore moves about 11 days earlier each year.
Is the Ramadan start date on this page certain?
No. It is calculated from the Umm al-Qura calendar. Many communities start Ramadan only after the new crescent has been sighted, which can be a day later. Check with your mosque or national authority.
How long does Ramadan last?
Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on when the next crescent moon is seen or calculated. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of the following month, Shawwal.
Can Ramadan begin twice in one Gregorian year?
Yes, occasionally. In 2030, Ramadan begins in early January and the next Ramadan begins in late December of the same year.
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