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When Is Ramadan 2027?

Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin Monday, February 8, with the first taraweeh on February 7. Dates for the last ten nights, the 27th night and Eid.

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Ramadan 2027 (1448 AH) is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027, according to the Fiqh Council of North America, Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar and Muhammadiyah's global calendar. The first taraweeh is expected on the evening of Sunday, February 7, and Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, March 9 (or Wednesday, March 10). Communities that wait for a local moon sighting may start a day later, on February 9.

Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier every year, so in 2027 it arrives in early February, in the middle of winter for most of the northern hemisphere. That means short fasts and long nights for taraweeh.

Below are the expected dates for 2027, recalculated night by night, with a short explanation of why your masjid might start a day earlier or later than a friend's. Every date here is expected, not final: follow your local masjid's announcement.

When does Ramadan 2027 start?

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027. That is the first day of fasting according to the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) calendar, Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar and the Muhammadiyah Global Hijri Calendar (KHGT) in Indonesia. The Emirates Astronomical Society's chairman, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, also expects February 8, subject to official moon sighting (Gulf News, October 2026).

Communities that require a local sighting of the crescent may begin on Tuesday, February 9. Moonsighting.com's forecast says the new crescent can be seen in Northern Africa and parts of Europe on the evening of February 7, and easily across the whole world on February 8.

When is the first taraweeh of Ramadan 2027?

The first taraweeh is expected on the evening of Sunday, February 7, 2027. Islamic days begin at sunset, so the first night of Ramadan comes the evening before the first fast. If your masjid starts Ramadan on February 9, its first taraweeh will be on the evening of Monday, February 8.

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever establishes prayers during the nights of Ramadan faithfully out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah's rewards (not for showing off), all his past sins will be forgiven" (Sahih al-Bukhari 37).

What are the expected Ramadan 2027 dates?

On the calculated calendars, Ramadan runs from February 8 to March 8 (29 days), with Eid on March 9. The table counts each night from the evening before its day. The right-hand column shows how everything shifts if your community starts on February 9.

Milestone Expected (FCNA, Umm al-Qura, KHGT) If Ramadan starts February 9
First taraweeh (night 1) Sun, Feb 7, evening Mon, Feb 8, evening
First fast (1 Ramadan) Mon, Feb 8 Tue, Feb 9
Last ten nights begin (night 21) Sat, Feb 27, evening Sun, Feb 28, evening
23rd night Mon, Mar 1, evening Tue, Mar 2, evening
25th night Wed, Mar 3, evening Thu, Mar 4, evening
27th night Fri, Mar 5, evening Sat, Mar 6, evening
29th night Sun, Mar 7, evening Mon, Mar 8, evening
Last fast Mon, Mar 8 (29 days) Tue, Mar 9 (29 days)
Eid al-Fitr Tue, Mar 9 Wed, Mar 10

If the month completes 30 days, the last fast and Eid each move one day later. See when is Eid al-Fitr 2027 for the full set of Eid possibilities.

When do the last ten nights of Ramadan 2027 begin?

The last ten nights are expected to begin at sunset on Saturday, February 27, 2027, the night before the 21st fast. With a February 9 start, they begin on the evening of Sunday, February 28. The odd nights on the calculated calendar fall on the evenings of February 27, March 1, March 3, March 5 and March 7.

When is Laylat al-Qadr 2027?

No one knows the exact date of Laylat al-Qadr, but the hadith point to the odd nights of the last ten. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Search for the Night of Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan" (Sahih al-Bukhari 2017). Many Muslims give special attention to the 27th night, which is expected on the evening of Friday, March 5, 2027 (or Saturday, March 6, with a February 9 start), but it is not certain to be the night.

Allah describes it in the Qur'an: "The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months" (Quran 97:3). When 'Aishah asked what to say if she knew which night it was, the Prophet ﷺ taught her: "O Allah, indeed You are Pardoning, [Generous,] You love pardon, so pardon me" (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3513, graded Sahih by Darussalam). The safest plan is to make every odd night count, and ideally all ten.

When does Ramadan 2027 end?

Ramadan 2027 is expected to end with the last fast on Monday, March 8, and Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, March 9. If the month runs 30 days, the last fast is Tuesday, March 9 and Eid is Wednesday, March 10. Moonsighting.com's forecast says the Shawwal crescent cannot be seen anywhere on the evening of March 8, so communities that wait for an actual sighting may well complete 30 days.

Why do masjids start Ramadan on different days?

Because some follow an astronomical calculation published in advance, and others wait to see the new crescent. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Start fasting on seeing the crescent (of Ramadan), and give up fasting on seeing the crescent (of Shawwal), and if the sky is overcast (and you cannot see it), complete thirty days of Sha'ban" (Sahih al-Bukhari 1909). Scholars have long differed on how to apply this today.

Approach How it decides Who uses it (examples) 2027 result
Global calculation Fixed astronomical criteria (moon at least 5° high, 8° from the sun at sunset somewhere on Earth) FCNA (North America), Muhammadiyah KHGT Feb 8
Civil calculation for Mecca Umm al-Qura rules, confirmed by official sighting for religious dates Saudi Arabia's civil calendar Feb 8
Local or regional sighting Waits for a reported sighting on the 29th; otherwise completes 30 days Many local hilal committees and masjids Feb 8 or Feb 9

Neither approach is a reason to argue with family or friends. Follow the method your local masjid uses, and listen for its announcement on the 29th of Sha'ban.

How should you get ready before February 8?

Use the weeks before Ramadan to get your five daily prayers steady, so taraweeh and the last ten nights build on a routine instead of starting one. Our 100-day plan to prepare for Ramadan 2027 breaks this into phases, and what to do in Rajab and Sha'ban covers the two months that lead into Ramadan.

Salah Home can help you see that progress. It is an iPhone prayer tracker, free to download with an optional Premium upgrade: log each of the five prayers with one tap, keep your streak, review your history and statistics, and earn Dates to unlock and place items in your own virtual home. When Ramadan ends, our guide to keeping your prayer momentum after Ramadan helps you hold on to it.

Frequently asked questions

When does Ramadan start 2027?

Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027, by the FCNA, Umm al-Qura and Muhammadiyah calendars. Some communities that rely on local moon sighting may begin on Tuesday, February 9, so follow your masjid's announcement.

When is the first taraweeh 2027?

The first taraweeh is expected on the evening of Sunday, February 7, 2027, after Isha. If your masjid starts Ramadan on February 9, the first taraweeh will be on the evening of Monday, February 8.

When is Laylatul Qadr 2027?

Its exact date is unknown. The Prophet ﷺ told Muslims to seek it in the odd nights of the last ten (Sahih al-Bukhari 2017), which on the calculated calendar fall on the evenings of February 27 and March 1, 3, 5 and 7, 2027. The 27th night is expected on the evening of Friday, March 5.

How many days is Ramadan 2027?

The Umm al-Qura and Muhammadiyah calendars expect 29 days, from February 8 to March 8. A lunar month is always 29 or 30 days, so it can also run to March 9 where the crescent is not seen.

When is Eid 2027 after Ramadan?

Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday, March 9, or on Wednesday, March 10 if Ramadan lasts 30 days or starts a day later locally.

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