Ramadan Calendar 2026
Plan your Ramadan with our accurate Islamic calendar. View Hijri dates, fasting times, and Eid celebrations.
Today's Hijri Date
17 Shaban 1447 AH
Ramadan Starts
Feb 18, 2026
Ramadan Ends
Mar 20, 2026
Eid al-Fitr
Mar 21, 2026
Interactive Ramadan Calendar 2026
Shaban 1447 AH
Quick Reference
Islamic Holidays 2026
Start of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1447 AH
Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)
27 Ramadan 1447 AH
Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1447 AH
Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH
Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH
Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1448 AH
Ashura
10 Muharram 1448 AH
Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH
Calendar Legend
Ramadan Calendar 2026 - Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Ramadan, the Islamic calendar, fasting practices, and important dates.
When is Ramadan 2026?
Ramadan Begins
Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday
Ramadan Ends
Mar 20, 2026
Friday
Eid al-Fitr
Mar 21, 2026
Saturday
* Exact dates may vary by 1-2 days depending on moon sighting in your region.
Understanding the Islamic Hijri Calendar
The Islamic Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months based on the phases of the moon. It's approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar.
Muharram
Safar
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhul Qa'dah
Dhul Hijjah
Daily Fasting Schedule
Sawm (fasting) is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.
Suhoor (السحور)
Before DawnPre-dawn meal before Fajr prayer
Fajr Prayer
DawnMarks the beginning of the fast
Fasting Period
DaytimeAbstain from food, drink, and more
Iftar (الإفطار)
SunsetBreak fast with dates and water
Maghrib Prayer
EveningSunset prayer, end of daily fast
Tarawih
NightSpecial Ramadan night prayers
✨ Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)
The holiest night of the year, believed to be when the first verses of the Quran were revealed. It falls on one of the odd nights during the last 10 days of Ramadan (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th). Worship on this night is considered better than a thousand months.
Important Islamic Dates in 2026
Islamic New Year
1 Muharram
Ashura
10 Muharram
Mawlid al-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal
Isra and Mi'raj
27 Rajab
Shab-e-Barat
15 Sha'ban
Laylat al-Qadr
Last 10 days
Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal
Day of Arafah
9 Dhul Hijjah
Eid al-Adha
10 Dhul Hijjah
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Ramadan?
Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30 days, depending on the lunar calendar and moon sighting. The month ends when the new crescent moon is sighted.
Who is exempt from fasting?
Children, the elderly, pregnant or nursing women, travelers, those who are ill, and women during menstruation. Many must make up fasts later or provide fidya.
Why does Ramadan move each year?
The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle (354-355 days), which is about 11 days shorter than the solar calendar. Ramadan rotates through all seasons over 33 years.