When is Ramadan 2027? Ramadan 2027 (1448 AH) is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027. The first taraweeh prayer would be on the night of Sunday, February 7, and Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday, March 9 or Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
These dates come from astronomical calculation: the new moon (conjunction) falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 15:56 UTC, too late for the crescent to be seen that evening, so the first sighting is expected on the evening of February 7. The official Ramadan 2027 start date in your country is still set by local moon sighting (hilal, رؤية الهلال), which can shift it by a day.
Ramadan 2027 Calendar — Quick Reference
| Event | Expected date |
|---|---|
| Crescent sighting evening (29 Sha'ban) | Sunday, February 7, 2027 |
| First taraweeh | Night of Sunday, February 7 |
| 1st day of fasting | Monday, February 8, 2027 |
| Last ten nights begin | Evening of Saturday, February 27 |
| Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) | Evening of Friday, March 5 |
| Shawwal crescent sighting evening | Monday, March 8, 2027 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday, March 9 or Wednesday, March 10, 2027 |
| Length | 29 or 30 days (confirmed by moon sighting) |
The Shawwal new moon falls on March 8 at 09:29 UTC. In most of the world the crescent will be very young at sunset that evening, which is why Eid may land on March 10 rather than March 9 in countries that need a clear sighting.
Ramadan 2027 Dates by Country
A one-day difference between countries is normal. It comes from whether a country uses a calculated calendar, its own moon sighting, or follows another country's announcement.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
The Supreme Court announces the start after the sighting session on the evening of 29 Sha'ban. Expected first fast: Monday, February 8, 2027.
🇦🇪 UAE, 🇶🇦 Qatar, 🇰🇼 Kuwait, 🇧🇭 Bahrain
Gulf moon-sighting committees usually match Saudi Arabia. Expected first fast: February 8, 2027.
🇪🇬 Egypt
Dar al-Ifta combines astronomical calculation with sighting. Expected first fast: February 8, 2027.
🇹🇷 Turkey
Diyanet uses a calculated calendar published in advance. Expected first fast: February 8, 2027.
🇲🇾 Malaysia & 🇮🇩 Indonesia
JAKIM and Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs hold their own sightings. Expected first fast: February 8–9, 2027.
🇵🇰 Pakistan & 🇮🇳 India
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (Pakistan) and local committees in India rely on local sighting and often start a day after the Gulf. Expected first fast: February 8–9, 2027.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom & 🇺🇸 United States
Mosques follow either local sighting, calculation (the Fiqh Council of North America uses a calculated calendar), or the Saudi announcement. Expected first fast: February 8, 2027. Check with your local masjid.
Bottom line: plan for Monday, February 8 as day one, keep February 9 as a possible alternative, and confirm when your local authority announces on the evening of February 7.
The Last Ten Nights and Laylat al-Qadr 2027
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Seek Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan" (Sahih al-Bukhari 2017). An Islamic night begins at sunset, so each odd night starts on the evening before the matching day of fasting.
| Night | Begins at sunset on (if Ramadan starts Feb 8) |
|---|---|
| 21st | Saturday, February 27 |
| 23rd | Monday, March 1 |
| 25th | Wednesday, March 3 |
| 27th | Friday, March 5 |
| 29th | Sunday, March 7 |
If your country starts Ramadan on February 9, move each date one day later. For what the night means, its signs, and how to spend it, read our full guide to Laylat al-Qadr — the night worth a thousand months.
A Khatm Plan for Ramadan 2027
The standard Madani mushaf has 604 pages in 30 juz. To finish the whole Quran in Ramadan:
| Ramadan length | Pages per day | Roughly |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | 20.1 | 1 juz a day |
| 29 days | 20.8 | 1 juz + 1 page |
| Finish by the 27th night (26 days) | 23.2 | 1 juz + 3 pages |
Split it across the five prayers and it becomes about 4 pages after each salah — ten minutes at a steady pace. Want a different target, like two khatms or finishing by the 27th night? Use the free Quran khatam calculator to get your exact pages per day and finish date, or follow the day-by-day Ramadan Quran plan for all 30 juz.
Start in Sha'ban, not on day one
The most common reason a Ramadan khatm fails is not the pace — it is starting cold. The four months before Ramadan are the time to build the daily habit, so that on February 8 you are adding pages to a routine you already have, not trying to start one while fasting.
How Quran Gate Keeps Your Ramadan Reading on Track
Most Ramadan reading plans lose to the phone around the middle of the month: a quick look at Instagram after iftar turns into an hour. Quran Gate turns that moment around. You choose the apps that pull you in — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, games — and once your time limit runs out they stay locked until you read your Quran portion.
- Picks up exactly where you left off. Your reading moves sequentially through the mushaf, so every unlock is progress toward your khatm, not a random verse.
- Set your daily goal from half a page up to three pages per ritual, and read more in the full reader whenever you want.
- Listen and follow along with 6 renowned reciters, with each word highlighted as it is recited — useful for taraweeh preparation and for correcting your recitation.
- Tajweed-coloured Uthmanic text with 16 translations in 11 languages and a transliteration toggle.
- Streaks, a 90-day heatmap and a dashboard calendar that show every day you read, so a missed day is visible, not forgotten.
- Keeps going after Eid. The same structure that carries you through Ramadan keeps working in Shawwal and beyond — see how to keep your Quran habit after Ramadan.
The free plan blocks one app; Premium blocks unlimited apps, categories and websites with a 7-day free trial, and one subscription covers your whole family. No ads.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start? Expected Monday, February 8, 2027 (first taraweeh the night of February 7). Countries that rely on local sighting may begin February 9.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027? Expected Tuesday, March 9 or Wednesday, March 10, 2027, depending on the Shawwal sighting on the evening of March 8.
When is Laylat al-Qadr 2027? In the odd nights of the last ten: from the evening of February 27 (21st night) to the evening of March 7 (29th night). The 27th night begins at sunset on Friday, March 5.
How many pages a day to finish the Quran in Ramadan 2027? About 20 pages a day (one juz) for 30 days, or about 21 for 29 days. Use the khatam calculator for other targets.
Why does Ramadan start earlier every year? The lunar Islamic year is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, so Ramadan moves earlier each Gregorian year — from around February 18 in 2026 to around February 8 in 2027.
Related reading:
- Ramadan Quran Plan — How to Complete All 30 Juz
- Laylat al-Qadr — The Night Worth a Thousand Months
- Building a Quran Habit After Ramadan Ends
- 7 Best Apps for Reading Quran in 2026
Dates in this guide are astronomical estimates as of September 2026. Always confirm the Ramadan 2027 start date with your local mosque or national Islamic authority after the moon-sighting announcement.
