Ramadan 2027: Dates, Countdown & Zakat

By the Editorial Team · reviewed against our sources · updated September 2026 · guidance, not a fatwa

Quick answer: Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around February 2027, subject to the sighting of the new moon, with Eid al-Fitr roughly a month later. Exact dates cannot be fixed in advance because the Islamic calendar is lunar — the live countdown and confirmed date appear in the calendar widget below. Confirm the start by local moon sighting.

• Ramadan 2027 is expected around February 2027, pending the new-moon sighting.
• The widget above shows a live countdown and updates as the confirmed date is announced.
• Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, ending with Eid al-Fitr on 1 Shawwal.
• Laylat al-Qadr is sought in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.
• Pay Zakat al-Fitr before the Eid prayer; many also give their annual Zakat during Ramadan.

When is Ramadan 2027 (approximate)

Based on astronomical estimates, Ramadan 2027 is expected to start around February 2027. This is an approximation, not a fixed date: the start of every Islamic month depends on whether the new crescent moon is actually sighted, which can move the first day by a day or so and can differ from one country to another. Treat the February window as a planning guide and confirm the exact start locally through your mosque or national moon-sighting authority as the month approaches.

Live countdown (widget above)

The Islamic calendar widget near the top of this page shows a live countdown to Ramadan 2027 and refreshes as the confirmed date is announced. Rather than relying on a static date that may shift with the moon sighting, use the widget for the most current figure. It also displays the corresponding Hijri date, which is handy for scheduling worship and giving throughout the year.

Preparing for Ramadan (fasting & Zakat planning)

A little preparation makes the month smoother. Spiritually, many people build a habit of extra prayer and Qur’an in the weeks beforehand. Practically, plan your fasting routine, meals for suhoor and iftar, and your work or study schedule. Ramadan is also the most popular time to calculate and pay annual Zakat, both for the added reward and because a fixed lunar date is easy to remember each year. Use the weeks before Ramadan to tally your zakatable wealth so the calculation is ready when the month begins.

Zakat al-Fitr before Eid

Every member of the household owes Zakat al-Fitr — one ṣāʿ of a staple food, about 2.5–3 kg per person, or its cash value set locally — and it must reach the poor before the Eid al-Fitr prayer. Many mosques and charities collect it during the last ten days of Ramadan so it arrives in time. Plan your household total early so no one is missed in the rush before Eid.

Key dates within Ramadan

Ramadan runs for 29 or 30 days depending on the moon. Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree, is sought in the odd nights of the final ten days — the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th — with the 27th night especially emphasised, though its exact night is not fixed. The month ends with Eid al-Fitr on 1 Shawwal, expected roughly a month after Ramadan begins (around March 2027). All of these depend on moon sighting, so confirm each locally.

Related reading: today’s Islamic date, Zakat al-Fitr guide, and the Zakat calculator home.

Dates on this page are estimates for planning only. The Islamic calendar depends on the sighting of the new moon, so the start of Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr, and Eid al-Fitr can vary by a day or more and differ by region. Confirm all dates with your local mosque or moon-sighting authority.

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