Ramadan 2027 (1448 AH) is expected to begin in Saudi Arabia on Monday 8 February 2027, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar. It is 29 days long in the calendar, which puts Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 March 2027. The official start is announced after the moon sighting and can move by a day. Here are all the dates, plus Ramadan through 2031.
For a live day-and-hour timer, open the Ramadan countdown.
Expected start of Ramadan 2027 in Saudi Arabia
| 1 Ramadan (Umm al-Qura) | Monday 8 February 2027 |
|---|---|
| Length in the calendar | 29 days |
| Last day in the calendar | Monday 8 March 2027 |
| Season | Winter, with shorter fasting hours than summer Ramadans |
Ramadan arrives about 11 days earlier than last year, when it began on 18 February 2026, because the Islamic months are lunar.
The moon-sighting night
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court, through the Saudi Press Agency, calls for sighting the Ramadan crescent on the evening of 29 Sha'ban, which in Umm al-Qura is Saturday 6 February 2027.
- If the crescent is seen: Sunday 7 February is the first day of Ramadan.
- If not: Sha'ban completes 30 days and Ramadan begins on Monday 8 February, as Umm al-Qura expects.
Umm al-Qura is a calculated calendar; fasting and Eid follow the official sighting. The difference is explained in Umm al-Qura calendar explained.
Eid al-Fitr 2027
- Tuesday 9 March 2027 per Umm al-Qura, if the Shawwal crescent is sighted on the evening of 29 Ramadan.
- Wednesday 10 March 2027 if Ramadan completes 30 days. Some international sites list this date.
Track it on the Eid countdown, which also covers Eid al-Adha 2027.
Key dates in Ramadan 1448
| Occasion | Hijri date | Expected (Umm al-Qura) |
|---|---|---|
| Moon-sighting evening | 29 Sha'ban | Sat 6 Feb 2027 |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | Mon 8 Feb 2027 |
| Last ten nights begin | Night of 21 Ramadan | Evening of Sat 27 Feb 2027 |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | Tue 9 Mar 2027 |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah | Sat 15 May 2027 |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah | Sun 16 May 2027 |
Ramadan dates through 2031
| Hijri year | Ramadan starts | Eid al-Fitr |
|---|---|---|
| 1448 | Mon 8 Feb 2027 | Tue 9 Mar 2027 |
| 1449 | Fri 28 Jan 2028 | Sat 26 Feb 2028 |
| 1450 | Tue 16 Jan 2029 | Wed 14 Feb 2029 |
| 1451 | Sat 5 Jan 2030 | Mon 4 Feb 2030 |
| 1452 | Thu 26 Dec 2030 | Fri 24 Jan 2031 |
| 1453 | Tue 16 Dec 2031 | Wed 14 Jan 2032 |
Why 2030 has two Ramadans
Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier every year. By 2030 it reaches early January: Ramadan 1451 starts on 5 January 2030 and Ramadan 1452 starts on 26 December 2030, so one Gregorian year contains parts of two Ramadans. This happens roughly every 33 years, the same cycle that makes your Hijri age a year higher.
You can convert any Hijri or Gregorian date yourself with the date converter.
Sources
Dates and rules on this page are checked against:
- Official Umm al-Qura Calendar · Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaThe official table of Hijri month starts
- Saudi Press Agency (SPA) · Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaSupreme Court announcements on the crescent sighting
- Umm al-Qura Calendar (Arabic) · SaudipediaHistory of the calendar and its month-start rule
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Saudi Arabia?
According to the Umm al-Qura calendar, 1 Ramadan 1448 falls on Monday 8 February 2027. If the crescent is sighted on the evening of Saturday 6 February, Ramadan starts on Sunday 7 February.
How long is Ramadan 2027?
Ramadan 1448 has 29 days in the Umm al-Qura calendar. The actual length, 29 or 30 days, depends on the Shawwal moon sighting.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Saudi Arabia?
Umm al-Qura puts Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 March 2027. If Ramadan runs a full 30 days, Eid is Wednesday 10 March 2027.
Why is Ramadan earlier in 2027?
The Islamic year is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so Ramadan starts about 11 days earlier every year. Ramadan 2026 began on 18 February.
Will there be two Ramadans in one year?
Yes, in 2030: Ramadan 1451 starts on 5 January 2030 and Ramadan 1452 starts on 26 December 2030.