When is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It begins about 10–11 days earlier each year, and the exact start depends on the sighting of the new moon. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and in 2027 it's on Monday, February 8, 2027. When this page was last updated, on October 12, 2026, there were 119 days to go, which is about 17 weeks and 0 days. The counter at the top keeps ticking down in real time on your device, so it's always current.
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 18 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | February 8 | Monday |
A little history
Ramadan commemorates the month the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, observed by well over a billion Muslims worldwide.
How people celebrate
From dawn to sunset, adults who are able avoid food and drink, including water. The day starts with a pre-dawn meal called suhoor and ends with iftar, often opened with dates and water. Evenings are social: mosques hold special prayers and families invite friends over. If you've got Muslim coworkers, a heads-up before scheduling a lunch meeting is a kind gesture.
Closures and practical notes
Dates can shift by a day depending on local moon sighting, so the dates on this page are estimates. Ramadan ends with Eid al-Fitr.
Planning tips
Because the date depends on a religious or lunar calendar, it moves around from year to year, and the exact day can change by one depending on where you live and on local announcements. Treat the dates here as a solid guide, and check with your local community for the final word.
If you're celebrating with family, book travel early. If you're not celebrating but have friends, neighbors or coworkers who are, a quick greeting or simply not scheduling a big meeting that day is a thoughtful touch.
How the countdown works
We count full calendar days from today's date to the holiday, using the clock on your own phone or computer, so it matches your local time zone. On the day itself the counter switches to the next year's date. Want to count to a birthday or deadline instead? Our days until any date page does that in one tap.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ramadan 2027?
Monday, February 8, 2027.
What day of the week is Ramadan in 2027?
It's a Monday (February 8, 2027).
Why does Ramadan start earlier every year?
The Islamic calendar is lunar and about 11 days shorter than the solar year, so Ramadan moves through all seasons over roughly 33 years.