Ramadan 2027: The Holy Month of Fasting
Festival guide · 2027
Ramadan begins 2027 falls on Tuesday, February 9, 2027. Dates are astronomical estimates — confirm with your local religious authority.
Ramadan (رمضان) is the ninth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar and the holiest month in Islam. Muslims worldwide fast from before the Fajr prayer until sunset, abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and sexual relations. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
The fast commemorates the month in which the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Ramadan shifts approximately 11 days earlier each Gregorian year, cycling through all seasons over roughly 33 years.
When is Ramadan 2027?
Ramadan 2027 falls on Tuesday, February 9, 2027. Dates are based on astronomical calculations and may vary by ±1 day — always confirm with your local religious authority.
| Date | Tuesday, February 9, 2027 |
Ramadan 2027: Planning & Key Facts
In 2027, Ramadan lands midweek — observers planning gatherings may want to bridge a day toward the weekend. The Islamic (Hijri) year is roughly 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so the date moves about 10–12 days earlier each Gregorian year. This is an expected date; final observance follows the local announcement.
| Year | Date | Shift vs. prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan 2026 | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | — |
| Ramadan 2027 | Tuesday, February 9, 2027 | 356 days later |
| Ramadan 2028 | Saturday, January 29, 2028 | 354 days later |
Other Islamic observances near Ramadan 2027:
- Laylat al-Qadr — Sunday, March 7, 2027 · Night of Power
- Eid al-Fitr — Thursday, March 11, 2027 · Festival of Breaking the Fast
Traditions & Observance
The Daily Fast (Sawm)
The fast begins at Suhoor — a pre-dawn meal eaten before the Fajr prayer. It ends at Iftar — the sunset meal, traditionally broken with dates and water following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ. The fast is obligatory for every adult Muslim who is healthy and not travelling; exemptions apply for illness, pregnancy, and travel.
Tarawih — Night Prayers
Tarawih are special nightly prayers performed after the Isha prayer throughout Ramadan. In many mosques, the entire Quran is recited across 30 nights. Tarawih can be prayed in congregation at the mosque or individually at home. The nights of the last 10 days of Ramadan are especially intensified in prayer and worship.
Laylat al-Qadr
The Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr) falls in one of the odd nights of the last 10 days of Ramadan — most likely the 27th night. The Quran describes it as better than a thousand months. Muslims seek it by increasing prayer, Quran recitation, and I'tikaf (seclusion in the mosque) during the final 10 nights.
Zakat and Charity
Ramadan is the primary season for giving Zakat (obligatory annual charity) and Sadaqah (voluntary giving). The rewards of charity are multiplied in Ramadan. Before Eid al-Fitr, every Muslim must give Zakat al-Fitr — a specified amount of food or money — ensuring that everyone in the community can celebrate Eid.
Who is exempt from fasting in Ramadan?
Islam provides clear exemptions from the Ramadan fast. Those who are ill and for whom fasting would cause harm may break their fast and make up missed days later. Travellers covering a significant distance are also permitted to defer their fast. Pregnant or breastfeeding women who fear harm to themselves or their child may break the fast. Elderly people who cannot fast without harm may pay fidya (compensation) — feeding one poor person for each day missed. Children who have not yet reached puberty are not obligated to fast, though many begin practicing voluntarily.
What is the spiritual significance of fasting in Ramadan?
Fasting (Sawm) in Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam — a direct commandment in the Quran (2:183). Beyond abstaining from food and drink, Ramadan fasting is intended to cultivate taqwa (God-consciousness), self-discipline, gratitude, and empathy for those who go hungry. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Whoever fasts Ramadan with faith and hoping for reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.' The month is also considered a training ground — spiritual habits developed in Ramadan, such as extra prayer, Quran recitation, and generosity, are meant to carry through the rest of the year.
Other Years
National Holiday Calendars
See official public holiday dates in countries where this festival is observed.
Ramadan begins with the sighting of the crescent moon and may vary by one day between countries. Always confirm the start date with your local mosque or national Islamic authority.