Ramadan 2028
January 28, 2028 to February 26, 2028 · 30 days of fasting · Eid al-Fitr on February 27, 2028
(1 Ramadan 1449 – 30 Ramadan 1449 / 1449 AH)
Live iftar and suhoor times
Ramadan 2028 , Key Dates
| First fast (1 Ramadan) | Friday, Jan 28, 2028 |
| Mid-Ramadan (15 Ramadan) | Friday, Feb 11, 2028 |
| Laylat al-Qadr (likely 27 Ramadan) | Wednesday night, Feb 23, 2028 |
| Last fast (30 Ramadan) | Saturday, Feb 26, 2028 |
| Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal) | Sunday, Feb 27, 2028 |
Dates calculated astronomically. Local moon sighting may shift dates by one day.
Why Ramadan 2028 is ~10 days earlier than 2027
The Islamic calendar is lunar: 12 lunar months of ~29.5 days each, totaling ~354 days per year. The Gregorian (solar) calendar is ~365.25 days. The 11-day gap means Hijri dates , including Ramadan , shift ~11 days earlier in the Gregorian calendar every year.
Over a 33-year cycle, Ramadan moves through every season. Compared to Ramadan 2027 (early February to early March), Ramadan 2028 starts in late January , meaning slightly shorter fasting days for the Northern Hemisphere and longer for the Southern.
Iftar Time in Ramadan 2028
Iftar = Maghrib (sunset). Because Ramadan 2028 falls in late January to February, the Northern Hemisphere will still be in winter , daylight is short, so iftar will be relatively early. Sample iftar times on the first fast (Jan 28, 2028):
- London , approximately 4:45 PM
- New York , approximately 5:15 PM
- Dubai , approximately 6:00 PM
- Mecca , approximately 6:10 PM
- Karachi , approximately 5:55 PM
- Jakarta , approximately 6:05 PM
- Sydney , approximately 7:55 PM (summer)
Use the live tool above for your exact city and exact day.
Preparing for Ramadan 2028
The month of Sha'ban (preceding Ramadan) is when the Prophet ﷺ increased his voluntary fasting. Practical preparation:
- Start fasting Mondays & Thursdays in Sha'ban , eases the body into the rhythm
- Plan your suhoor menu , slow carbs + protein + fluids
- Set a Qur'an reading schedule , ~4 pages per day completes one juz in a week
- Settle any debts or grudges , enter Ramadan with a clean heart
- Enable prayer remindersso iftar/suhoor don't sneak up on you
Cities for Ramadan 2028
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ramadan 2028 start?▼
Ramadan 2028 begins at sunset on Thursday, January 27, 2028, the first fasting day is Friday, January 28, 2028 (1 Ramadan 1449 AH). It ends 30 days later on Saturday, February 26, 2028. Eid al-Fitr 2028 falls on Sunday, February 27, 2028 (1 Shawwal 1449). Local moon sighting may shift the start or end by one day.
How is Ramadan 2028 different from Ramadan 2027?▼
Ramadan 2028 falls ~10 days earlier in the Gregorian calendar than Ramadan 2027, because the Islamic lunar year is ~11 days shorter than the solar year. So if Ramadan 2027 was Feb 7 - Mar 8, Ramadan 2028 shifts to Jan 28 - Feb 26. Over a 33-year cycle the month moves through every season, making it easier or harder to fast depending on year and latitude.
What time is iftar in Ramadan 2028?▼
Iftar begins at Maghrib (sunset) in your specific location. Since Ramadan 2028 falls in late January to February, daylight will still be short in the Northern Hemisphere, expect iftar around 5:00-6:00 PM in northern US/UK cities, around 6:15 PM in Mecca, and later in southern hemisphere cities. Use the live tool on this page for your exact city.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2028?▼
Eid al-Fitr 2028 is on Sunday, February 27, 2028 (1 Shawwal 1449 AH) for most countries following astronomical calculation. Saudi Arabia and others using moon sighting may confirm the date the evening of February 26.
How many days is Ramadan 2028?▼
Ramadan can be 29 or 30 days depending on the lunar cycle. Ramadan 2028 is expected to be 30 days. The exact length is confirmed by sighting (or not sighting) the new crescent moon on the 29th evening, if the moon is sighted, Eid is the next day; if not, fasting continues for one more day.
Is the start of Ramadan 2028 confirmed?▼
Astronomical calculation predicts January 28, 2028 as the first day of fasting (1 Ramadan 1449 AH). Final confirmation depends on local moon sighting on the evening of January 27, 2028. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and countries following the Umm al-Qura calendar will likely confirm in line with the astronomical date; some regions in South Asia and Africa may shift by one day.