Ramadan 2026 Date

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. Muslims fast from dawn to sunset during this month. Because the Hijri calendar is lunar, Ramadan begins 10-11 days earlier each Gregorian year.

This tool converts the 1st of Ramadan 1447 AH to the Gregorian date, giving the expected start of Ramadan 2026 and the earliest possible Eid al-Fitr date.

Important: The actual start date depends on crescent sighting (rukyah) and may vary by a day across regions and countries.

Formula

toGregorian(1447, 9, 1) → { gy, gm, gd }

Example

1 Ramadan 1447. Gregorian = 18 February 2026. Eid al-Fitr is expected around 19-20 March 2026.

How to Use

  1. 1. Select Astronomical or Crescent Sighting.
  2. 2. Click "Find Ramadan 2026 Date".
  3. 3. Read the expected start and Eid dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ramadan 2026?

Astronomically, 1 Ramadan 1447 is expected to be 18 February 2026.

Why can the date vary?

The Islamic month starts with crescent sighting, which can be confirmed on different days in different regions.

Is this official?

No. Confirm with your local mosque or Islamic authority.

Is my data stored?

No. The conversion happens in your browser.

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Author: Islamic Editorial Team Reviewed by: Islamic Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-09-16

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