Ramadan in 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday 17 February 2026 and the first full day of fasting will be Wednesday 18 February 2026, subject to local moon sighting.

Key 2026 Ramadan dates

  • Expected start (evening): 17 February 2026.
  • First fasting day: 18 February 2026 (in most calendars using that estimate).
  • Expected end (evening): around 18–21 March 2026, depending on the region and whether the month is 29 or 30 days.
  • Eid al‑Fitr: the day after Ramadan ends, likely around 19 March 2026 in many timetables, but confirmed only by moon sighting.

Why dates differ

Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar and starts with the sighting of the new crescent moon, so:

  • Exact dates can differ by country and even city.
  • Some communities follow local sighting, others follow global or specific-country announcements.

For the most accurate date where you live, check:

  • Your local mosque or Islamic center’s announcement.
  • Trusted Islamic calendars or apps updated for your city (e.g., IslamicFinder Ramadan calendar).

TL;DR: For 2026, when people ask “when is Ramadan,” the working estimate is mid‑February to mid‑March (17 Feb to around 18–21 March), but final confirmation always depends on the actual moon sighting announced by local scholars.

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