The first day of Ramadan in 2026 is expected to be Wednesday, 18 February 2026 , for many communities, depending on local moon‑sighting and calculation methods.

Key points

  • Many Islamic councils using astronomical calculations (such as the Fiqh Council of North America and similar bodies) list 18 February 2026 as the first day of fasting (1 Ramadan 1447 AH).
  • Ramadan begins at sunset the night before, so taraweeh prayers would start on the evening of Tuesday, 17 February 2026 , in those communities.
  • Exact dates can differ by country and local mosque , because some follow global calculations, others follow local or regional physical moon‑sighting, so some places may start a day earlier or later.

Quick “what should I do?”

  • Check your local mosque or Islamic authority (website, app, or announcement after Jumu’ah) as the date approaches.
  • If you are planning early, you can treat 18 February 2026 as the most likely first fasting day, but stay ready for a possible 1‑day difference based on local decisions.

In simple terms: plan for fasting to start on Wednesday 18 February 2026 , but always follow the final announcement from your own community. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.