Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around Sunday evening, February 7, with the first day of fasting on Monday, February 8, 2027, and end around Eid al-Fitr on approximately Tuesday, March 9, 2027. The last ten nights fall roughly between February 27 and March 8, with the 27th night — expected around March 6–7 — most commonly observed as Laylatul Qadr. These dates are astronomical estimates; the exact start and end are confirmed closer to the date by moon sighting.
If you're trying to plan work leave, family visits, or your Quran goals around next year's Ramadan, this Ramadan calendar 2027 breakdown covers every key date clearly, plus how to get exact fasting times for your own city.
When Does Ramadan 2027 Start in the USA?
Most calculations place the start of Ramadan 2027 on Monday, February 8, 2027, with the first taraweeh prayers held the night before, on Sunday, February 7. Some communities that follow a one-day-earlier or later convention may begin on February 7 or February 9 instead — this is normal and comes down to which moon-sighting method your local mosque or national body follows.
Because the Islamic calendar is lunar and about 10–11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, Ramadan shifts earlier every year. Ramadan 2026 begins in mid-February, so Ramadan 2027 lands about a week and a half earlier, in early February.
When Does Ramadan 2027 End? (Eid al-Fitr Date)
Ramadan 2027 is expected to conclude around Monday, March 8, or Tuesday, March 9, 2027, with Eid al-Fitr — the celebration marking the end of the fasting month — falling on the day immediately after. Whether Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days depends entirely on the sighting of the new crescent moon at the end of the month, so the exact Eid date isn't locked in until the final days of Ramadan itself.
Why the Exact Date Isn't 100% Fixed Yet
Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new crescent moon, not a fixed calendar date. In practice, this plays out two ways in the US:
- Moon sighting: some communities wait for a physical sighting of the crescent, confirmed by local or regional moon-sighting committees.
- Astronomical calculation: many US mosques follow a pre-calculated date set by a body like the Fiqh Council of North America or ISNA, based on precise astronomical prediction rather than waiting on visibility.
Neither approach is "more correct" — they're simply different accepted methods, which is exactly why you'll sometimes see your masjid start a day apart from a neighboring one. The safest approach is to follow whatever your local mosque announces, rather than relying on any single calendar in isolation, including this one.
Ramadan 2027 Fasting Times: How Long Will the Fast Be?
Fasting runs from Fajr (dawn) to Maghrib (sunset) every day, and because Ramadan 2027 falls in February and March, fasting hours in the US will be on the shorter side of the yearly cycle — generally somewhere between 11.5 and 13 hours, depending on your latitude. Northern cities like Minneapolis or Seattle will have noticeably shorter fasting days than southern cities like Miami or Houston during this particular Ramadan, since day length varies more by latitude in winter than in summer.
Exact Fajr and Maghrib times shift daily and depend on your specific city, so rather than publish a single set of clock times that won't be accurate for most readers, the most reliable approach is to pull your daily times from a dedicated source once dates are closer to being finalized — IslamicFinder's Ramadan calendar tool lets you generate a full daily Sehri and Iftar timetable for your exact city.
How to Find Your Exact Suhoor and Iftar Times
- Use a prayer-times app set to your specific city, not a nearby major city — even a 20-mile difference can shift Fajr and Maghrib by several minutes.
- Check your local masjid's printed calendar, which usually reflects the exact method your community follows.
- Set daily reminders rather than memorizing one set of times for the whole month, since both times shift by a minute or two most days.
- Build in a buffer, especially for Suhoor — stopping 5–10 minutes before the official Fajr time is a common, cautious practice.
If waking up in time for Suhoor is a recurring struggle in your house, our guide on how to wake up for Fajr has practical routines that work well during Ramadan specifically.
The Last Ten Nights and Laylatul Qadr 2027
The final ten nights of Ramadan hold Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, described in the Quran as better than a thousand months. Based on the expected start date, the last ten nights fall roughly between February 27 and March 8, 2027.
Laylatul Qadr is traditionally sought on one of the odd-numbered nights of this final stretch — the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th night of Ramadan — with the 27th night most commonly observed and emphasized across many communities. Based on current estimates, that would fall around March 6–7, 2027, though as with the rest of this calendar, the exact date depends on which day Ramadan actually begins.
Many Muslims increase prayer, Quran recitation, and dua throughout this entire ten-night stretch rather than betting everything on a single night, since the exact night isn't specified and increased worship across all of them maximizes the chance of catching it.
Key Dates to Mark on Your Ramadan Calendar 2027
| Date (2027) | Event |
|---|---|
| Sunday, February 7 (evening) | First taraweeh prayers begin |
| Monday, February 8 | First day of fasting (expected) |
| Late February | Halfway point of Ramadan |
| February 27 – March 8 | Last ten nights |
| Around March 6–7 | 27th night — most commonly observed Laylatul Qadr |
| March 8–9 | Last day of Ramadan (29 or 30 days) |
| March 9–10 | Eid al-Fitr (expected) |
All dates are estimates pending official moon sighting confirmation closer to the date.
How to Prepare for Ramadan 2027 Now
Planning early makes the month itself far less stressful, especially for parents and new Muslims. A few places to start:
- If you're a new Muslim facing your first Ramadan, our week-by-week guide to a first Ramadan as a new Muslim walks through exactly what to expect.
- If you're deciding whether your child should fast, our age-by-age guide to kids fasting for Ramadan covers half-day fasting, school days, and safety signs to watch for.
- If your Ramadan goal is finishing the Quran, start structuring it now rather than in week one — our guide on what beginners can realistically achieve in 30 days sets honest expectations.
- If evening consistency is a struggle, building a simple morning and evening adhkar routine now means it's already a habit once Ramadan starts.
FAQs: Ramadan Calendar 2027
Is the Ramadan 2027 date confirmed yet? No — all dates for Ramadan 2027 are astronomical estimates. The official start and end dates are confirmed by moon sighting close to the actual dates, typically announced by national Islamic bodies or local mosques within a day or two of the expected date.
Why do some mosques start Ramadan a day apart from others? This comes down to whether a mosque follows physical moon sighting or a pre-calculated astronomical date, and which regional or national authority they follow. Both are recognized, valid approaches.
How many days is Ramadan 2027? Ramadan is either 29 or 30 days, determined by the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon at the end of the month. Current estimates lean toward 29 days, but this isn't finalized until the month is nearly over.
What night is Laylatul Qadr in 2027? It isn't announced in advance and is only truly known to Allah. Many Muslims focus worship on the 27th night specifically, expected around March 6–7, 2027, while increasing prayer and Quran reading across all of the last ten nights.
The Bottom Line
This Ramadan calendar 2027 outlook points to a start around February 8 and an end near March 9, with the last ten nights — and Laylatul Qadr — falling in early March. Use these estimates to plan, but confirm exact dates and daily fasting times with your local mosque or a dedicated prayer-times tool once the month gets closer.
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