Ramadan 2028 Countdown
Live countdown to the start of Ramadan 2028 (1449 AH)
Counting down to sunset in Makkah on Thursday 27 January 2028.
There are 451 days until Ramadan 2028. Ramadan 1449 AH is expected to begin at sunset on Thursday 27 January 2028, with the first Taraweeh that night and the first fast on Friday 28 January 2028. It is expected to last 29 days, ending with Eid ul Fitr on Saturday 26 February 2028. Countries that rely on their own moon sighting, such as Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, often begin one day later.
How Many Days, Weeks and Months Until Ramadan 2028?
| Ramadan 2028 at a glance | Answer |
|---|---|
| Days left until Ramadan 2028 | 451 days |
| Weeks left | About 64 weeks |
| Months left | More than 14 months |
| Ramadan 2028 start date (first fast) | Friday 28 January 2028 (1 Ramadan 1449 AH) |
| Last fast | Friday 25 February 2028 (29 days) or Saturday 26 February (30 days) |
| Eid ul Fitr 2028 | Saturday 26 February 2028 (1 Shawwal 1449 AH) |
| Number of Ramadans in 2028 | One (the next double year is 2030) |
Ramadan, also spelled Ramzan, Ramadhan or Ramazan, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It follows the lunar calendar, so it arrives about 10 to 11 days earlier every year. That is why Ramadan 2028 begins in late January, while Ramadan 2027 begins in early February. The dates on this page follow the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Your country may start one day later once its committee sights the crescent moon.
During Ramadan, Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, give charity and increase their prayer and Quran recitation. The month ends with Eid al-Fitr (Eid ul Fitr), the festival of breaking the fast, expected inshaAllah on Saturday 26 February 2028. If you want to recite with confidence by then, our online Tajweed classes give you one to one lessons with a qualified teacher, and 15 months is enough time to see real progress.
Ramadan 2028 Start and End Date
| Event | Expected date (Saudi Arabia and most of the Gulf) |
|---|---|
| Chand raat and first Taraweeh | Thursday 27 January 2028 |
| 1st Ramadan (first fast) | Friday 28 January 2028 |
| 15th Ramadan (middle of the month) | Friday 11 February 2028 |
| Last ten nights begin | Evening of Wednesday 16 February 2028 |
| Last fast (29 days) | Friday 25 February 2028 |
| Eid ul Fitr 2028 | Saturday 26 February 2028 |
| Islamic year | 1449 AH |
Ramadan 2028 Date by Country
Each country announces Ramadan after its own moon sighting committee meets on the evening of 29 Shaban. Based on past practice, these are the most likely start dates for the first fast in 2028:
| Country | Expected first fast | Who announces it |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | Friday 28 January | Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia |
| UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain | Friday 28 January | National moon sighting committees |
| Somalia | Friday 28 January | Usually follows the Saudi announcement |
| Iraq | Friday 28 or Saturday 29 January | Sunni and Shia endowments may differ |
| Egypt | Friday 28 January | Dar al Ifta |
| Ethiopia and Kenya | Friday 28 or Saturday 29 January | Islamic councils after local sighting |
| Pakistan | Saturday 29 January (possibly Friday) | Ruet e Hilal Committee |
| India and Bangladesh | Saturday 29 January | Local hilal committees |
| UK and Europe | Friday 28 January (some Saturday) | Mosques follow Saudi or local sighting |
| USA and Canada | Friday 28 January | Fiqh Council of North America (calculation) |
| Turkey | Friday 28 January | Diyanet (by calculation) |
| Indonesia and Malaysia | Friday 28 or Saturday 29 January | Government sighting committees |
| Nigeria | Friday 28 or Saturday 29 January | Sultan of Sokoto after local sighting |
| South Africa | Friday 28 or Saturday 29 January | Muslim Judicial Council and Jamiatul Ulama |
| Australia | Friday 28 or Saturday 29 January | Australian National Imams Council |
Ramadan Calendar 2028: Sehri and Iftar Times by City
Ramadan 2028 falls in late January and February, so fasting days are short in Europe, the Middle East and North America, and close to 13 hours near the equator. The table shows the expected Sehri end (Fajr) and Iftar (Maghrib) time on the first and last fast in the cities our readers search from most.
| City | 1st fast Sehri ends | 1st fast Iftar | Length | Last fast Sehri ends | Last fast Iftar | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah | 5:40 | 18:08 | 12h 28m | 5:28 | 18:23 | 12h 55m |
| Riyadh | 5:16 | 17:35 | 12h 19m | 5:01 | 17:53 | 12h 52m |
| Mogadishu | 4:59 | 18:12 | 13h 14m | 5:00 | 18:14 | 13h 14m |
| Hargeisa | 5:13 | 18:08 | 12h 55m | 5:09 | 18:14 | 13h 05m |
| Baghdad | 5:35 | 17:30 | 11h 55m | 5:13 | 17:56 | 12h 43m |
| Erbil | 5:39 | 17:26 | 11h 47m | 5:14 | 17:55 | 12h 41m |
| Karachi | 5:57 | 18:14 | 12h 17m | 5:42 | 18:32 | 12h 50m |
| Lahore | 5:34 | 17:33 | 12h 00m | 5:13 | 17:57 | 12h 44m |
| Islamabad | 5:41 | 17:35 | 11h 54m | 5:18 | 18:01 | 12h 43m |
| Delhi | 5:50 | 17:57 | 12h 07m | 5:31 | 18:18 | 12h 47m |
| Mumbai | 5:58 | 18:29 | 12h 31m | 5:47 | 18:43 | 12h 55m |
| Dhaka | 5:23 | 17:42 | 12h 19m | 5:08 | 17:59 | 12h 51m |
| Dubai | 5:44 | 18:00 | 12h 16m | 5:29 | 18:19 | 12h 50m |
| Doha | 4:59 | 17:15 | 12h 16m | 4:44 | 17:34 | 12h 50m |
| Kuwait City | 5:17 | 17:23 | 12h 05m | 4:58 | 17:45 | 12h 46m |
| Cairo | 5:18 | 17:28 | 12h 11m | 4:58 | 17:51 | 12h 53m |
| Addis Ababa | 5:34 | 18:30 | 12h 56m | 5:30 | 18:36 | 13h 05m |
| Nairobi | 5:28 | 18:51 | 13h 23m | 5:32 | 18:50 | 13h 18m |
| London | 5:48 | 16:42 | 10h 54m | 5:03 | 17:33 | 12h 30m |
| Birmingham | 5:56 | 16:46 | 10h 50m | 5:09 | 17:39 | 12h 30m |
| New York | 5:51 | 17:08 | 11h 17m | 5:21 | 17:42 | 12h 22m |
| Toronto | 6:16 | 17:23 | 11h 07m | 5:42 | 18:01 | 12h 19m |
Note: times are calculated for each city (Fajr at the angle most used locally and sunset for Iftar) and are approximate. Always follow your local masjid timetable, and add a few minutes of caution for Sehri.
Laylatul Qadr 2028: The Odd Nights
The last ten nights of Ramadan 2028 begin on the evening of Wednesday 16 February. Laylatul Qadr is sought in the odd nights. If Ramadan starts on 28 January, the odd nights fall on these evenings:
- 21st night: evening of Wednesday 16 February 2028
- 23rd night: evening of Friday 18 February 2028
- 25th night: evening of Sunday 20 February 2028
- 27th night: evening of Tuesday 22 February 2028
- 29th night: evening of Thursday 24 February 2028
How to Plan Ahead for Ramadan 2028
- Umrah in Ramadan 2028: hotels near the Haram fill up early for the last ten nights, so most families book 6 to 9 months ahead.
- Work and school: Iftar falls between about 4:40 pm and 6:30 pm in most of our listed cities, so many workers and students can break their fast at home.
- Teach children early: short winter fasts are the best time for a child's first roza. Start with half days in the weeks before.
- Quran goals: 29 days means reading about one para a day plus a little extra to finish the Quran by the 27th night.
Ramadan Countdown for Other Years
Ramadan 2027 · Ramadan 2028 · Ramadan 2029 · Ramadan 2030
Ramadan 2028: Frequently Asked Questions
How many days are left until Ramadan 2028?
The countdown at the top of this page shows the exact days, hours and minutes left until Ramadan 2028, which is expected to begin at sunset on Thursday 27 January 2028.
When does Ramadan 2028 start in Pakistan?
Pakistan's Ruet e Hilal Committee usually confirms Ramadan one day after Saudi Arabia, so the first fast in Pakistan is most likely on Saturday 29 January 2028, possibly Friday 28 January.
When does Ramadan 2028 start in Saudi Arabia?
Ramadan 2028 is expected to start in Saudi Arabia at sunset on Thursday 27 January, with the first fast on Friday 28 January 2028.
When is Eid ul Fitr 2028?
Eid ul Fitr 2028 is expected on Saturday 26 February 2028 in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, and on Saturday 26 or Sunday 27 February in South Asia, depending on moon sighting.
What is the date of 15 Ramadan 2028?
If Ramadan starts on 28 January, 15 Ramadan 1449 falls on Friday 11 February 2028.
How many weeks until Ramadan 2028?
About 64 weeks are left until Ramadan 2028, which is expected to begin on Friday 28 January 2028.
How many months until Ramadan 2028?
There are more than 14 months left until Ramadan 2028. The first fast is expected on Friday 28 January 2028.
Are there two Ramadans in 2028?
No. 2028 has only one Ramadan, from 28 January to about 26 February. The next year with two Ramadans is 2030, when one Ramadan starts in early January and a second one in late December.
When does Ramadan 2028 end?
Ramadan 2028 is expected to end on Friday 25 February 2028 if the month has 29 days, with Eid ul Fitr on Saturday 26 February. If the month runs to 30 days, the last fast is on Saturday 26 February and Eid falls on Sunday 27 February.
Is there Ramadan in 2029?
Yes. Ramadan 2029 is expected to begin around 16 January 2029, about 11 days earlier than in 2028.
When does Ramadan 2028 start in the UK and India?
Most UK mosques expect the first fast on Friday 28 January 2028, while those that follow a local sighting start on Saturday 29 January. In India the first fast is most likely on Saturday 29 January 2028.
