Computed with the Umm al-Qura calendar for the day in New York. An Islamic day begins at sunset, the evening before its date.

Muslim holidays in 2026 and 2027

Ramadan begins on Monday, February 8, 2027. Eid al-Fitr is on Tuesday, March 9, and Eid al-Adha is on Sunday, May 16.

Dates from the Umm al-Qura calendar, which Saudi Arabia works out in advance. Masjids that wait to see the new moon can be a day later.

96Days to Ramadan
125Days to Eid al-Fitr
193Days to Eid al-Adha
Next year

Muslim holidays 2027

HolidayDateIslamic date
Ramadan beginsMonday, February 8, 20271 Ramadan 1448
Laylatul Qadr, the 27th nightBegins at sunset on Friday, March 5, 202727 Ramadan 1448
Eid al-FitrTuesday, March 9, 20271 Shawwal 1448
Dhul Hijjah beginsFriday, May 7, 20271 Dhul Hijjah 1448
HajjFriday, May 14 to Wednesday, May 19, 20278 to 13 Dhul Hijjah 1448
Day of ArafahSaturday, May 15, 20279 Dhul Hijjah 1448
Eid al-AdhaSunday, May 16, 202710 Dhul Hijjah 1448
Islamic New YearSunday, June 6, 20271 Muharram 1449
Rajab beginsMonday, November 29, 20271 Rajab 1449
This year

Muslim holidays 2026

HolidayDateIslamic date
Ramadan beginsWednesday, February 18, 2026Passed1 Ramadan 1447
Laylatul Qadr, the 27th nightBegan at sunset on Sunday, March 15, 2026Passed27 Ramadan 1447
Eid al-FitrFriday, March 20, 2026Passed1 Shawwal 1447
Dhul Hijjah beginsMonday, May 18, 2026Passed1 Dhul Hijjah 1447
HajjMonday, May 25 to Saturday, May 30, 2026Passed8 to 13 Dhul Hijjah 1447
Day of ArafahTuesday, May 26, 2026Passed9 Dhul Hijjah 1447
Eid al-AdhaWednesday, May 27, 2026Passed10 Dhul Hijjah 1447
Islamic New YearTuesday, June 16, 2026Passed1 Muharram 1448
Rajab beginsThursday, December 10, 20261 Rajab 1448
Questions

Common questions

How the Islamic calendar works
When is Ramadan 2027?Ramadan 1448 begins on Monday, February 8, 2027, by the Umm al-Qura calendar. Masjids that wait to see the new moon can begin a day later.
When are the two Eids in 2027?Eid al-Fitr is on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, and Eid al-Adha is on Sunday, May 16, 2027, by the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Why do Muslim holidays move every year?The Islamic calendar follows the moon. Its 12 months add up to about 354 days, so each holiday comes about 11 days earlier than the year before.
Why can my masjid's date be a day off?Some masjids follow a calculated calendar and know the dates in advance. Others wait for someone to see the new moon after sunset on the 29th day of the month, which can move the date one day later.