When is Ramadan 2027? Ramadan 2027 (1448 AH) is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027, with the first Taraweeh prayer on Sunday night, February 7. That date is calculated, not confirmed. It becomes final only when your local masjid or national authority announces it after the crescent search on the evening of February 7. Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday, March 9 or Wednesday, March 10, 2027.

That one-day uncertainty is normal, and it is easy to plan around once you know where it comes from. This guide gives the expected Ramadan 2027 dates, explains why the USA, UK, Canada and Australia can land on different days, and then helps you prepare with a checklist, a family plan and a realistic way to build your Quran-reading habit before the first fast.

When Is Ramadan 2027? Key Dates at a Glance

“Calculated” means worked out in advance from astronomy. “Predicted” means a forecast of what a sighting is likely to show. Neither is a confirmed announcement.

What Is Ramadan 1448 AH?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, the month in which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. The Quran prescribes fasting in Surah al-Baqarah (2:183) and names Ramadan as the month in which it was revealed (2:185).

The Hijri calendar follows the moon, so its year is about 11 days shorter than the solar year. That is why Ramadan keeps moving earlier on the Gregorian calendar. Ramadan 2027 begins roughly ten days before Ramadan 2026 did, and the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) lists the new moon for Ramadan 1449 on January 26, 2028.

The Hijri year 1448 began in mid-2026, so Ramadan 2027 is the ninth month of that year. So when is Ramadan 2027 in seasonal terms? Early February: winter in the USA, UK and Canada, and summer in Australia. That shapes how you plan, as the family section below explains.

How Is the Start of Ramadan Decided?

Two methods exist, and most disagreements come from mixing them up.

Astronomical calculation

The moon’s “birth” (conjunction) can be calculated years ahead. According to the FCNA calendar published on Moonsighting.com, the conjunction for Ramadan 1448 falls on February 6, 2027 at 15:56 Universal Time. FCNA accepts astronomical calculation and, using its criteria, finds the crescent clearly above the horizon across North America on February 7. That makes February 8 the first day of Ramadan.

In local time, that conjunction is:

A new moon is not a visible crescent. On February 6 the moon is too close to the sun to be seen.

Local moon sighting

Other communities wait for a verified sighting of the crescent after sunset on 29 Sha’ban. Moon Sighting UK’s visibility prediction says the crescent will not be visible to the naked eye anywhere from the UK to Morocco on February 6, but will be visible on February 7. Its forecast is that Ramadan most likely starts on February 8.

This approach goes back to the Prophetic guidance, reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, to begin and end the fast on sighting the crescent, and to complete thirty days if the sky is cloudy. Scholars and councils today apply that guidance differently, which is why some follow calculation and others follow sighting.

Why almost everyone searches on the same evening

For anyone asking when is Ramadan 2027 exactly, the key detail is that nobody can realistically see the crescent on February 6. The search therefore happens on Sunday evening, February 7 in nearly every country, and a clear sky there points to a Monday, February 8 start. A one-day difference mostly appears when a place has cloud cover, relies on strict local sighting that fails, or follows a different authority’s announcement.

When Is Ramadan 2027 in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia?

The expected date is the same in each case: February 8. What differs is who announces it and how.

United States

Many American masjids and organizations follow the FCNA calendar, which already lists Monday, February 8 as the first day of Ramadan, with Taraweeh beginning on Sunday night. Some masjids follow local sighting or Saudi Arabia’s announcement instead. If you do not know which your masjid follows, ask now rather than on the night of February 7.

Canada

Canada has the same split between calculation and sighting, spread across more time zones. Last year shows how it can play out: for Ramadan 2026, FCNA-based reporting pointed to February 18, while the Hilal Council of Canada announced Thursday, February 19 after receiving no verified sighting. For 2027 the astronomy points to February 8, but check whether your masjid follows FCNA, the Hilal Council of Canada or another committee.

United Kingdom

Many UK Muslims watch the national sighting community closely. Moon Sighting UK predicts a visible crescent on February 7 and a most likely start on February 8. Some UK mosques follow Saudi Arabia’s announcement instead, so neighboring communities can start on different days in some years. Confirm with your mosque before the evening of February 7.

Australia

Australia’s date is normally announced by the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) and the Australian Fatwa Council. Its Eid statement for 2026 describes the method as relying on the calculated birth of the moon before sunset and the scientific possibility of sighting it.

That method can place Australia a day apart from the Gulf. For Ramadan 2026, Saudi Arabia declared Wednesday, February 18, while the Council announced Thursday, February 19 based on astronomical calculations. No announcement exists yet for 2027. In Sydney the moon is born at about 2:56 am on February 7, but wait for the Council’s statement, and note that some communities follow strict local sighting instead.

Pakistan and South Asia

Many of our readers follow Pakistan’s sighting process. Reporting based on SUPARCO’s calculations says the new moon is born at about 8:56 pm Pakistan time on February 6, with the first sighting opportunity on February 7 and the first fast on February 8 if the crescent is seen. Some published tables list a later start for South Asia. We found no sourced basis for that, so treat only the committee’s announcement as final.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Umm al-Qura calendar projects a 29-day Ramadan from February 8 to March 8, with Eid on March 9. Official announcements are normally made through the Saudi Press Agency.

When Is Eid al-Fitr 2027?

So when is Ramadan 2027 over, and when is Eid? Eid falls on 1 Shawwal, which depends on whether Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days.

The simple takeaway: Eid on March 9 in the USA and Saudi Arabia, and a real chance of March 10 in the UK. Plan for both days, especially if you need time off work or school.

Zakat al-Fitr is due before the Eid prayer, so give it in the last days of Ramadan rather than on Eid morning.

Key Days and Nights of Ramadan 2027

Islamic days begin at sunset, so the night comes before the daytime date. This is where many calendars confuse people.

About Laylat al-Qadr. The Night of Power is described in Surah al-Qadr (chapter 97) as better than a thousand months. Muslims seek it in the last ten nights, especially the odd-numbered ones, because its exact night is not fixed. Treat any single calendar date for it as a suggestion for worship, not a fact. The evening of March 5 is the night of the 27th, which many people focus on, but the other odd nights matter too.

Fridays during Ramadan 2027 are expected on February 12, 19, 26 and March 5.

Ramadan 2027 Preparation Checklist

Starting early turns Ramadan from a rush into a rhythm. This is a suggested timeline, not a religious requirement.

Now through December

• Find out which authority your masjid follows, and save its announcement channel.
• Review any fasts you owe from last Ramadan, and ask a qualified scholar if you are unsure how to make them up.
• Start a short daily Quran habit (see below).

January

• Keep voluntary fasts in Sha’ban if you can. It is reported that the Prophet ﷺ fasted more in Sha’ban than in other months apart from Ramadan.
• Move sleep and meal times gradually toward the Ramadan pattern.
• If you have a medical condition or take regular medication, speak to your doctor about fasting well before February.
• Tell your employer, school or university about your schedule, and plan time off around Eid.

The week before February 8

• Stock simple suhoor and iftar staples and plan a few go-to meals.
• Decide which Taraweeh you will attend, and when.
• Set realistic worship goals for the first week rather than ambitious ones you may drop.
• Be ready for a February 8 or February 9 start, depending on your local announcement.

Preparing Your Family for Ramadan 2027

Talk about it early. Children cope better when they know what Ramadan involves and why it matters. Explain the moon-sighting uncertainty simply: “We expect to start Monday, but we will confirm after the crescent search.”

Give children real roles. Even young children can help set the iftar table, choose a dua to read before eating, or decorate a family Ramadan calendar. Keep expectations age-appropriate. Younger children can try a half-day fast or a weekend fast if their parents judge them ready.

Plan around your season.

• USA, UK, Canada: Winter days are shorter, but evenings are cold and long. Plan warm, filling iftar meals and a hydrating suhoor.
• Australia: February is summer, so days are longer and hotter. Plan lighter iftars, extra water between iftar and suhoor, and cooler timing for any outdoor activity.

Protect family time. Decide in advance which nights are for the masjid, which are for home and which are for guests, so Ramadan does not become a sequence of obligations.

Learn together. Short quizzes and stories make Ramadan easier to absorb. Our Islamic quiz for children is a simple place to start, and our Islamic Studies course helps families who want structured learning.

Build a Quran-Reading Habit Before Ramadan

The months before February are the best time to build the habit, because Ramadan rewards the routine you already have.

Start small, then step up. Five minutes a day in November beats a plan you abandon in the second week of Ramadan. A realistic ramp-up could be:

• November to December: one page a day, at the same time each day.
• January: two to three pages a day.
• Ramadan: a goal that fits you, such as one juz a day.

Know the math. A standard 604-page mushaf finishes in 30 days at about 20 pages a day, which is roughly four pages after each of the five daily prayers. If reading is still slow, a smaller goal done consistently beats a larger one missed.

Fix the foundation. Reading becomes easier and more rewarding with correct pronunciation.

• Beginners, and adults who never learned to read Arabic, can start with the Noorani Qaida course.
• Learners who read but want better recitation can study Quran with Tajweed. Our Tajweed rules for beginners guide is a good free introduction.
• Those who want to understand what they read can explore Quran with translation or Tafseer.
• Families interested in memorization can look at the Quran memorization course.

Al Muslim Quran Academy offers live one-to-one online classes for students in the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia and other countries, scheduled in your time zone, with male and female teachers. You can see course fees, explore free Quran classes for deserving students, or book the 3-day free trial to try a lesson before Ramadan begins.

When Is Ramadan 2027? Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ramadan 2027 expected to start and end? Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027, and end on Monday, March 8 or Tuesday, March 9, depending on whether the month has 29 or 30 days. The start is confirmed only after the crescent search on the evening of February 7.

When does Ramadan start in 2027 in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia? All four are expected to start on February 8, 2027. The FCNA calendar uses that date for North America, and Moon Sighting UK predicts a visible crescent on February 7. Canada and Australia depend on their own councils and local masjids, so wait for their announcements.

What are the Ramadan 2027 dates? Expected start: Monday, February 8. Expected last fast: Monday, March 8 (29 days) or Tuesday, March 9 (30 days). Expected Eid al-Fitr: Tuesday, March 9 or Wednesday, March 10.

Why do some countries start Ramadan on different days? Some follow astronomical calculation and others follow local or regional moon sighting. Weather, time zones and the authority a community follows can produce a one-day difference.

Is Ramadan 29 or 30 days? It is either, depending on when the next crescent is seen or calculated. The Islamic month never exceeds 30 days.

When is the first Taraweeh in 2027? If Ramadan begins on February 8, the first Taraweeh is on Sunday night, February 7, the night before the first fast. In places that wait for a sighting, confirm the night with your masjid.

When is Laylat al-Qadr 2027? It is not fixed to a single date. It is sought in the odd nights of the last ten nights, which begin on the evening of Saturday, February 27. The night of the 27th falls on the evening of Friday, March 5.

When should I start preparing for Ramadan 2027? Now. With Ramadan in early February, begin a short daily Quran routine this month, think about voluntary fasts in Sha’ban, and speak to your employer or school in January.

The Short Answer: When Is Ramadan 2027?

When is Ramadan 2027? It is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027, with Eid al-Fitr on March 9 or 10. The start is confirmed only after the crescent search on February 7, so follow your local masjid’s announcement. Use the weeks before then to set up your routine, and if you want guided help building your Quran reading, you can book a free trial with Al Muslim Quran Academy.

Sources and Update Log

This article gives dates and practical guidance, not religious rulings. For rulings or questions about your own situation, ask a qualified scholar or your local masjid.

Sources

• FCNA calendar via Moonsighting.com: conjunction times, February 8 start, March 9 Eid for North America.
• Moon Sighting UK: Ramadan 1448 report: UK visibility prediction and the February 8 likely start.
• Moon Sighting UK: sighting reports: March 10 likely Shawwal start.
• Australian National Imams Council: Eid al-Fitr 2026 statement: the Australian Fatwa Council’s method.
• Daily Pakistan (SUPARCO-based reporting): Pakistan’s new moon time and sighting window.
• Saudi Press Agency: where Saudi Arabia normally publishes official announcements.