Ramadan 2028 Dates

Ramadan 2028 — the month of fasting — is Ramadan 1449 AH, expected to begin in late January 2028. This page lists the computed start date and the Eid ul-Fitr date that follows.

Important: Islamic dates depend on crescent (moon) sighting — they may differ by a day across countries. Confirm with your local mosque.

Ramadan 2028 — Expected Dates

Event	Hijri Date	Gregorian Date	Days Left
Ramadan 1449 begins (1 Ramadan)	1 Ramadan 1449 AH	Friday, 28 January 2028	—
Eid ul-Fitr 2028 (1 Shawwal 1449)	1 Shawwal 1449 AH	Saturday, 26 February 2028	—

Dates are astronomical (Umm al-Qura) estimates. Actual observance depends on local crescent (moon) sighting and may differ by a day — confirm with your mosque or local committee.

Formula

toGregorian(1449, 9, 1) → Ramadan start
toGregorian(1449, 10, 1) → Eid ul-Fitr

Example

Ramadan 1449 is expected to begin in late January 2028 (see table).

How to Use

1. Open the page — the expected Gregorian dates are shown instantly.
2. Check the days-left countdown column.
3. Confirm locally once the crescent is sighted.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Ramadan 2028 start?

1 Ramadan 1449 — expected late January 2028 (see table).

How long is Ramadan?

29 or 30 days depending on the moon — ending with the Shawwal crescent and Eid ul-Fitr.

Why does Ramadan move every year?

The Hijri year is ~11 days shorter than the solar year, so Ramadan starts ~11 days earlier each Gregorian year.

Can the date differ by country?

Yes — by a day depending on the moon sighting convention followed locally.

Author: Islamic Editorial Team Reviewed by: Islamic Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-09-20

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