Fasting (whether religious or for health) “ends” at different times depending on what kind of fast you mean. Below is a clear breakdown so you can match it to your situation.

Quick Scoop

  • In Islam (daily Ramadan fast): the fast ends at sunset , at the call for Maghrib prayer.
  • Ramadan 2026 (month of fasting) is expected to end on the evening of Wednesday 18 March 2026 , subject to moon sighting.
  • For non‑religious/intermittent fasting: the fast ends when your planned fasting window is over (for example, after 16, 18, or 24 hours).

When does daily fasting end in Islam?

For Muslims fasting in Ramadan or other days, the day’s fast ends at:

  • Sunset , marked by the Maghrib call to prayer.
  • At that moment, eating and drinking become allowed again and people typically break the fast with dates and water , then a meal (iftar).

So if your question is “when do I stop fasting each day in Ramadan?”, the answer is: at local sunset (Maghrib time) , according to your city’s prayer timetable.

When does Ramadan 2026 (the month of fasting) end?

If you mean: “When does the Ramadan fasting period end in 2026?”:

  • Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday 17 February 2026.
  • It is expected to end on the evening of Wednesday 18 March 2026 , depending on the sighting of the new moon of Shawwal.
  • Eid al‑Fitr , the festival that marks the end of Ramadan and its fasting, is then expected on the evening of 18 March and the following day.

In practice, many mosques and national Islamic councils announce the final decision the night before, once the moon is sighted (or a calculation-based ruling is followed).

When does intermittent/health fasting end?

If you are talking about intermittent fasting or multi‑day health fasts , there is no single fixed clock‑time; it ends when your planned fasting window is complete.

Common patterns include:

  • 16:8 fasting – Fast for 16 hours, then eat during an 8‑hour window (for example, fast from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. next day, then eat from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.).
  • OMAD (one meal a day) – Fast roughly 23 hours, eat one meal in a 1‑hour window.
  • Extended fasts (48–72 hours or longer) – End the fast when your pre‑decided duration is reached, ideally under medical guidance if it’s prolonged.

Many fasting communities emphasize listening to your body , breaking early if you feel unwell, and re‑feeding gently (light foods like broth or small portions) after long fasts.

Mini views from forums & guides

Public forums and guides often highlight:

  • People schedule fast‑end times around work, sleep, and social life (for example, breaking a 16‑hour fast around lunch).
  • For very long fasts , users often report better results and fewer side effects when ending the fast with soups, broths, or easily digestible foods instead of a heavy meal.

A common rule of thumb: the longer the fast, the slower and lighter your re‑feeding should be.

Simple rule to use

Ask yourself:

  1. Is this a religious fast (like Ramadan)?
    • If yes: end at sunset (Maghrib) each day; the month’s fasting ends with Eid al‑Fitr , expected around 18 March 2026 (check local mosque for exact date).
  1. Is this a health/intermittent fast?
    • If yes: end it when your planned fasting interval is complete , and break it gently , especially if it’s longer than 24 hours.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.