Day of the week
Wednesday
It begins at sundown on Tue, Feb 17.
Day off
Not a federal holiday
Countdown
Day 49 of 2026
48 days after January 1.
How the Date of Ramadan Is Determined
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, so Ramadan starts about 11 days earlier each year. Dates follow the Fiqh Council of North America's calculation; local moon sighting can shift them by a day.
Ramadan Dates 2026–2031
Ramadan 2026 FAQ
When Is Ramadan 2026?
Ramadan 2026 is on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and ends on Thursday, March 19, 2026. It begins at sundown on Tue, Feb 17.
Is Ramadan a federal holiday?
No. Ramadan is not one of the 11 US federal holidays, so it is not a paid day off by law; employers decide whether to give time off.
How is the date of Ramadan determined?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, so Ramadan starts about 11 days earlier each year. Dates follow the Fiqh Council of North America's calculation; local moon sighting can shift them by a day.
When Is Ramadan 2027?
Ramadan 2027 is on Monday, February 8, 2027.
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