Ramadan 2026 dates
Full calendar and end of the month (Eid al-Fitr).
Here is all the essential information to prepare for Ramadan 2026 / 1447 AH.
Last update: February 22 at 3:48 PM (New York time)
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Global Ramadan Moon Sighting Tracker
This interactive table displays the live status of official announcements regarding the beginning of the month of Ramadan.
It covers the main regions of the world Gulf and Hijaz, Maghreb, Africa, Europe, the Americas, South Asia and Southeast Asia and also includes many additional countries beyond these regions.
Each line corresponds to a regional observation area followed internationally.
Select the geographic area of your choice from the dropdown menu to see your personal situation.
The status may appear in three forms:
Confirmed: the crescent has been sighted, fasting begins the next day
Waiting: no official sighting has been confirmed yet
Unavailable: the announcement has not been published or cannot be reached
Information updates automatically as soon as the relevant authorities publish their announcements.
The information is updated live as soon as official announcements are released in order to accurately indicate the first day of Ramadan in each country
Provisional Ramadan 2026 calendar
The month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Hijri calendar. Since it is based on the lunar cycle, its dates move forward each year by about 10 to 12 days compared to the civil calendar
Event
Estimated date (according to calculations)
Night of Doubt
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
First day of fasting
Wednesday, February 18 or Thursday, February 19th,2026 insha'Allah,
Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Decree)
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Eid al-Fitr (end of the month)
Friday, March 20, 2026
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How are the dates determined?
The dates of Ramadan are first estimated using astronomical calculations.
Astronomers determine the precise moment of the new moon, called the "synodicy," when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned. At this time, the Moon is not visible from Earth.
After the synodicy, the Moon gradually moves away from the Sun, and a thin crescent appears.
To know whether it can be observed, several factors are studied:
the age of the moon (time elapsed since the conjunction)
its height above the horizon at sunset
the time between sunset and moonset
visibility depending on the region of the world
These calculations make it possible to announce a very probable date for the beginning of Ramadan.
However, according to Islamic tradition, the start of the month is only confirmed after the actual sighting of the crescent moon.
That is why we always speak of an estimated date until the Night of Doubt.
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The Night of Doubt 2026: how is the date determined?
The official date for the beginning of the month of Ramadan is confirmed on the Night of Doubt.
On February 17, 2026, inshaAllah, observers will watch the sky to sight the new crescent moon (hilal).
If the crescent is visible, fasting begins the next day
If it is not visible, the month of Sha‘ban is completed to 30 days, and Ramadan begins the following day
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Why do the ramadan's dates change every year?
The Muslim calendar is lunar, while the Gregorian calendar is solar.
A lunar year has about 354 days. This difference explains why Ramadan gradually moves through the seasons. In 2026, it will take place between the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
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Key dates for the end of the month
The last 10 days: the most spiritually intense period, including Laylat al-Qadr, a night better than a thousand months
Zakat al-Fitr: obligatory charity to be given before the Eid prayer
Eid al-Fitr: a day of celebration marking the end of fasting and a time of family gathering
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