🕌 Ramadan Countdown
See how many days are left until Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, the Day of Arafah and the Islamic New Year – from today or any date you choose.
Quick answer: Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027 – 120 days away; Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 – 149 days away; and Eid al-Adha on Sunday, May 16, 2027 – 217 days away (Umm al-Qura calendar, subject to moon sighting).
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Ramadan Countdown inputs
Result
Ramadan begins (1 Ramadan) – time left
120 days
Monday, February 8, 2027 · 1 Ramadan 1448 AH
- Counting from
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Weeks and days
- 17 weeks and 1 day
Umm al-Qura calendar. The evening before is the first night (taraweeh / Eid eve); the official start follows the moon-sighting announcement and can move by a day.
All upcoming Islamic dates
| Occasion | Gregorian date | Hijri date | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramadan begins (1 Ramadan) | Monday, February 8, 2027 | 1 Ramadan 1448 AH | 120 |
| Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal) | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | 1 Shawwal 1448 AH | 149 |
| Day of Arafah (9 Dhu al-Hijjah) | Saturday, May 15, 2027 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH | 216 |
| Eid al-Adha (10 Dhu al-Hijjah) | Sunday, May 16, 2027 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH | 217 |
| Islamic New Year (1 Muharram) | Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 1 Muharram 1449 AH | 238 |
| Mawlid (12 Rabi al-Awwal) | Saturday, August 14, 2027 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH | 307 |
How to use the countdown
Pick the occasion and leave the date empty to count from today, or enter any date to see how far away the next occasion was or will be. The full table below the result lists every upcoming occasion in date order.
How the dates are calculated (rules as of 2026)
Dates come from Saudi Arabia’s official Umm al-Qura calendar (King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology). Religious occasions are confirmed by moon sighting – by the Supreme Court in Saudi Arabia and the Moon Sighting Committee in the UAE – so the actual day can differ by one day.
| Occasion | Hijri date | Expected 2027 date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ramadan | 1 Ramadan 1448 | Mon, 8 Feb 2027 |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal 1448 | Tue, 9 Mar 2027 |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 | Sat, 15 May 2027 |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 | Sun, 16 May 2027 |
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram 1449 | Sun, 6 Jun 2027 |
Worked example
From 11 October 2026 (30 Rabi al-Thani 1448) to 1 Ramadan 1448 on 8 February 2027: 20 days left in October + 30 (Nov) + 31 (Dec) + 31 (Jan) + 8 = 120 days, or 17 weeks and 1 day.
Public holidays in the GCC
- UAE: Eid al-Fitr 1–3 Shawwal and Arafah + Eid al-Adha (9–12 Dhu al-Hijjah) for public and private sectors (Cabinet Resolution on official holidays).
- Saudi Arabia: private-sector workers get 4 days for each Eid under the Labour Law Implementing Regulations.
- Working hours are shortened by 2 hours a day during Ramadan in the UAE and Saudi private sectors.
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start?
According to the Umm al-Qura calendar, 1 Ramadan 1448 falls on Monday, 8 February 2027, so the first taraweeh prayer is on the evening of Sunday, 7 February. The final date is announced after the moon sighting on 29 Shaban.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal 1448) is expected on Tuesday, 9 March 2027 – if Ramadan has 29 days. If the crescent is not sighted, Ramadan completes 30 days and Eid moves to the next day.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027?
Eid al-Adha (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448) is expected on Sunday, 16 May 2027, with the Day of Arafah on Saturday, 15 May 2027.
Why do Ramadan dates change every year?
The Islamic calendar is lunar, with 354 or 355 days a year, so Ramadan arrives about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year and cycles through all seasons in about 33 years.
Are the dates the same in every Gulf country?
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain usually announce the same dates; Oman often follows its own moon sighting and can be a day later.