Here are the Islamic holidays 2027 with their expected dates and weekdays: Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, Eid al Fitr 2027 on Tuesday, March 9 and Eid al Adha 2027 on Sunday, May 16. Islamic holidays follow the lunar Hijri calendar, so they come about 11 days earlier each year, and the exact day depends on the sighting of the moon. A free printable 2027 calendar with every date marked is ready below.
Islamic Holidays 2027 at a glance
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 5 | Tuesday | Isra and Mi’raj (expected) |
| February 8 | Monday | Ramadan begins (expected) |
| March 9 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (expected) |
| May 15 | Saturday | Day of Arafah (expected) |
| May 16 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (expected) |
| June 6 | Sunday | Islamic New Year (expected) |
| June 15 | Tuesday | Ashura (expected) |
| August 14 | Saturday | Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid) (expected) |
| December 25 | Saturday | Isra and Mi’raj (expected) |
Expected dates from the Umm al-Qura calendar; confirm with your local mosque or national authority.
Islamic calendar 2027: printable PDFs
Download an Islamic calendar 2027 with the holidays marked: a year at a glance and all 12 months on A4, February with the start of Ramadan, and May with the Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha.
About each holiday
- Isra and Mi’raj: Remembers the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey.
- Ramadan begins: The first day of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
- Eid al-Fitr: The festival that ends the month of Ramadan.
- Day of Arafah: The day before Eid al-Adha, the high point of the Hajj pilgrimage.
- Eid al-Adha: The festival of sacrifice, at the end of the Hajj.
- Islamic New Year: The first day of Muharram, the start of the Hijri year.
- Ashura: The tenth day of Muharram.
- Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid): The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
Ramadan 2027
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, so the first fast is on that day and the first taraweeh prayers are on the evening before. It is the month of Ramadan 1448 in the Hijri calendar and lasts 29 or 30 days, ending with Eid al-Fitr. Because Ramadan falls in February and March in 2027, the days are relatively short in the Northern Hemisphere, which means shorter fasts from dawn (suhoor) to sunset (iftar) than when Ramadan fell in summer. The last ten nights include Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, which many Muslims seek in the odd-numbered nights.
- Before Ramadan: plan suhoor and iftar meals, and mark the expected start date on the calendar.
- During Ramadan: many families keep a Ramadan calendar for children to color one day at a time.
- Zakat al-Fitr: a charity paid before the Eid prayer, so everyone can celebrate.
Eid al Fitr 2027
Eid al-Fitr (also written Eid al Fitr) 2027 is expected on Tuesday, March 9, after the new crescent moon is sighted at the end of Ramadan. The day starts with the Eid prayer, followed by visits to family and friends, new clothes, sweets and gifts for children. In many countries Eid is a public holiday lasting one to three days or more. If the moon is not seen on the 29th evening of Ramadan, the month completes 30 days and Eid moves to the next day.
Eid al Adha 2027 and the Hajj
Eid al-Adha (Eid al Adha) 2027 is expected on Sunday, May 16, with the Day of Arafah, the high point of the Hajj pilgrimage, on Saturday, May 15. Eid al-Adha remembers the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, and many families share the meat of a sacrificed animal with relatives, neighbors and people in need. It is celebrated for several days, and many Muslims fast on the Day of Arafah if they are not on pilgrimage.
Islamic New Year, Ashura and Mawlid
The Islamic New Year, 1 Muharram 1449, is expected on Sunday, June 6, 2027, followed by Ashura on Tuesday, June 15. Mawlid, the Prophet’s Birthday, is expected on Saturday, August 14. Isra and Mi’raj falls twice in 2027, on January 5 and December 25, because the lunar year is shorter than the solar year.
How the Islamic calendar works
The Hijri calendar has 12 lunar months of 29 or 30 days, about 354 days in all, so Islamic holidays move through all the seasons over about 33 years. Each month starts when the new crescent moon is seen. Some countries use astronomical calculations, such as Saudi Arabia’s Umm al-Qura calendar used for the dates on this page, while others wait for a local sighting, so the same holiday can fall a day apart in different countries. Wikipedia’s Islamic calendar article explains the months and how they are counted.
Print a 2027 calendar with these dates
The calendar maker below opens with the Islamic holidays for 2027 already marked. Switch between a year at a glance, one page per month or a single month; add another country’s holidays or a festival calendar on top, turn on moon phases, and download a free PDF for US Letter, A4 or A5.
Islamic holidays 2027: frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, depending on the sighting of the moon.
When is Eid al Fitr 2027?
It is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027.
When is Eid al Adha 2027?
It is expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027, with the Day of Arafah on May 15.
Why are the dates marked expected?
Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new moon, so the official date can move by a day. Check with your local mosque or national authority.
Why does Isra and Mi’raj appear twice in 2027?
The Islamic year is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, so a holiday early in January can come round again late in December.
Is the Islamic calendar 2027 free to print?
Yes. Every calendar on this page is free for home, mosque or school use.
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