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

Key dates for Ramadan 2026 in the USA

  • Expected start (moon sighting evening): Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • First day of fasting: Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Expected end of Ramadan: around March 18–20, 2026, depending on local moon sighting and calculation method.
  • Eid al‑Fitr is therefore expected around March 19–20, 2026.

Different organizations use slightly different criteria (global vs local moon sighting, or calculations), so exact dates can vary by a day between communities and cities. For the most accurate information, mosques and Islamic centers in your local area will usually confirm the start of Ramadan a day or two before based on the actual crescent sighting.