When Is Ramadan 2027? Start Date, Laylat al-Qadr and Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan 2027 (1448 AH) is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027 and Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027. The exact dates are confirmed locally by the moon sighting.
Key dates for Ramadan 2027
| Event | Expected date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ramadan 1448 | Monday 8 February 2027 | Expected first day of fasting (Umm al-Qura). Some places may begin on 9 February. |
| Odd nights of the last ten days | From the evening of Saturday 27 February 2027 | Night of the 21st begins on the evening of 20 Ramadan. |
| 27th night (commonly observed) | Evening of Friday 5 March 2027 | Begins at sunset on 26 Ramadan if Ramadan starts on 8 February. |
| Last day (29 Ramadan) | Monday 8 March 2027 | Ramadan may have 29 or 30 days. |
| Eid al-Fitr 1448 | Tuesday 9 March 2027 (or Wednesday 10 March) | 9 March if Ramadan has 29 days, 10 March if it has 30. Final date by moon sighting. |
| Eid al-Adha 1448 | Sunday 16 May 2027 | Expected date (10 Dhul Hijjah), subject to the moon sighting. |
Why the date may differ by a day
The Islamic calendar follows the moon, so each month begins with the sighting of the new crescent. Some countries use astronomical calculation (such as the Umm al-Qura calendar), while others rely on a local sighting. That is why neighbouring communities sometimes begin Ramadan a day apart. Each of our city timetables lets you switch the start date between 8 and 9 February.
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Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start?
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027 according to the Umm al-Qura calendar. Some communities that rely on local sighting may begin on 9 February.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027 if Ramadan lasts 29 days, or Wednesday 10 March 2027 if it lasts 30 days. The final date depends on the Shawwal crescent sighting in your country.
How many days is Ramadan 2027?
Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days. Depending on the moon sighting, Ramadan 1448 would end on 8 or 9 March 2027, with Eid al-Fitr on 9 or 10 March.
Why do some countries start Ramadan on different days?
Some countries follow astronomical calculations, others require a local crescent sighting, and others follow sightings in other regions. This can lead to a difference of one day.
When is Laylat al-Qadr 2027?
Laylat al-Qadr is sought in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan. The 27th night is commonly observed and begins on the evening of Friday 5 March 2027 if Ramadan starts on 8 February.