This page gives the Islamic holidays 2028 with expected dates and weekdays and a short explanation of each. Ramadan 2028 is expected to begin on Friday, January 28, making it one of the earliest Ramadans of the decade, with Eid al Fitr 2028 expected on Saturday, February 26 and Eid al Adha 2028 on Friday, May 5. Dates follow the lunar Hijri calendar and can move by a day with the moon sighting. A free printable 2028 calendar is ready below.
Islamic Holidays 2028 at a glance
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 28 | Friday | Ramadan begins (expected) |
| February 26 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr (expected) |
| May 4 | Thursday | Day of Arafah (expected) |
| May 5 | Friday | Eid al-Adha (expected) |
| May 25 | Thursday | Islamic New Year (expected) |
| June 3 | Saturday | Ashura (expected) |
| August 3 | Thursday | Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid) (expected) |
| December 14 | Thursday | Isra and Mi’raj (expected) |
Expected dates from the Umm al-Qura calendar; confirm with your local mosque or national authority.
Islamic calendar 2028: printable PDFs
Print an Islamic calendar 2028 with every holiday marked: a year at a glance and all 12 months on A4, February with the end of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, and May with the Day of Arafah, Eid al-Adha and the Islamic New Year.
About each holiday
- 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.
- Isra and Mi’raj: Remembers the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey.
Ramadan 2028 in winter
Ramadan 2028 is expected to start on Friday, January 28 and run for 29 or 30 days to Eid al-Fitr at the end of February. It is the month of Ramadan 1449. With Ramadan in midwinter in the Northern Hemisphere, the fasts from dawn to sunset are among the shortest of the whole 33-year cycle, while in Australia, South Africa and South America the days are long and hot. Many families use a printed Ramadan calendar to plan suhoor and iftar times, track the 30 days of fasting, and set goals for reading the Quran.
Eid al Fitr 2028
Eid al-Fitr (Eid al Fitr) 2028 is expected on Saturday, February 26, falling on a weekend in many countries. It begins with the special Eid prayer in the morning, after Zakat al-Fitr has been given to people in need, and continues with family visits, festive meals, new clothes and gifts or money for children. In India the gazetted holiday may be a day later, on February 27, depending on the moon sighting there.
Eid al Adha 2028
Eid al-Adha (Eid al Adha) 2028 is expected on Friday, May 5, with the Day of Arafah on Thursday, May 4. It marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and remembers the Prophet Ibrahim’s faith. Families who can afford it offer a sacrifice and share the meat, with a third traditionally given to the poor. Three weeks later, the Islamic New Year 1450 is expected on Thursday, May 25, and Ashura on Saturday, June 3.
Islamic holidays 2028 compared with 2027
| Holiday | 2027 (expected) | 2028 (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan begins | February 8 | January 28 |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 9 | February 26 |
| Eid al-Adha | May 16 | May 5 |
| Islamic New Year | June 6 | May 25 |
| Mawlid | August 14 | August 3 |
Each holiday comes about 11 days earlier in 2028, because 12 lunar months add up to about 354 days. Ramadan is expected to begin in early January 2030 and again in late December 2030, so it falls twice in that calendar year.
Expected dates and moon sighting
The dates on this page come from the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Many countries and communities wait to see the new crescent moon, so a holiday can fall a day later in some places. Wikipedia’s Ramadan article explains the different methods. Check with your local mosque or national authority close to the date, and mark the confirmed day on your printed calendar.
Print a 2028 calendar with these dates
The calendar maker below opens with the Islamic holidays for 2028 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 2028: frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2028 start?
Ramadan 2028 is expected to begin on Friday, January 28, depending on the sighting of the moon.
When is Eid al Fitr 2028?
It is expected on Saturday, February 26, 2028.
When is Eid al Adha 2028?
It is expected on Friday, May 5, 2028, with the Day of Arafah on May 4.
When is the Islamic New Year 2028?
1 Muharram 1450 is expected on Thursday, May 25, 2028.
Why do Islamic holidays move every year?
The Hijri calendar is lunar, about 11 days shorter than the solar year, so the holidays move earlier each year.
Are the Islamic holidays 2028 public holidays?
In Muslim-majority countries, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are public holidays, often for several days. Elsewhere, many employers and schools allow time off for Eid on request.
Is the Islamic calendar 2028 free to print?
Yes. Every calendar on this page is free for home, mosque or school use.
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- Jewish Holidays 2028
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