When Does Ramadan 2027 Begin? Dates and Eid Holiday Schedule

The start of Ramadan falls on a different date each year because the Hijri calendar differs from the Gregorian calendar. So when does Ramadan 1448 AH begin in 2027?

The book Memburu Syurga di Bulan Istimewa by Miftah Fauzi describes Ramadan as meaning “burning”. In the ninth month of the Hijri calendar, Muslims are said to have a great opportunity to “burn away” their sins before Allah.

Some also interpret the name Ramadan through its component letters: “Ra” means mercy, “Ma” means maghfirah or forgiveness from Allah, and “Dha” is understood as dho’fu, meaning multiplied or abundant.

Whatever its interpretation, Muslims eagerly await Ramadan. The month is associated with fasting for 29 to 30 days and the sunnah Tarawih prayers.

When does Ramadan 1448 AH begin? Here is the forecast.

When Does 1 Ramadan 2027 Fall?

The government sets the start of Ramadan through an isbat session, which combines astronomical calculations (hisab) with direct observation of the new crescent moon (rukyatul hilal).

The session to determine the start of Ramadan is held on 29 Sha’ban, so the official date has yet to be confirmed. For now, the forecast can be checked against the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ calendar.

According to the 2027 Indonesian Hijri Calendar, 1 Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to fall on Monday, 8 February 2027. The ninth month of the Hijri calendar is shown as lasting 30 days, before Shawwal begins on 10 March 2027.

Muhammadiyah’s Global Hijri Calendar (KHGT), which the organisation follows, also places 1 Ramadan 1448 AH on Monday, 8 February 2027. This means the forecast start date for Ramadan 2027 is the same for the government and Muhammadiyah.

Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) has issued a similar forecast. The 2027 almanac published by the Falakiyah Institute of the Bojonegoro NU branch converts 1 Ramadan 1448 AH to Monday, 8 February 2027. This remains an estimate; NU’s official determination will be announced towards the end of Sha’ban.

2027 Eid Holiday Schedule

Muslims look forward not only to fasting but also to the Eid holiday period, which brings several consecutive days off.

How many days off will there be for Eid in 2027?

Under the Joint Decree of the Three Ministers No. 1205, 3 and 2 of 2026 on national holidays and collective leave in 2027, Eid will have two national holidays, alongside three days of collective leave.

Because these dates connect with the weekend and the national Nyepi holiday (Saka New Year 1949), the holiday period will extend to 10 days. The schedule is as follows:

• Saturday, 6 March 2027: Weekend

• Sunday, 7 March 2027: Weekend

• Monday, 8 March 2027: Nyepi national holiday, Saka New Year 1949

• Tuesday, 9 March 2027: Collective leave for Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH

• Wednesday, 10 March 2027: Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH national holiday

• Thursday, 11 March 2027: Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH national holiday

• Friday, 12 March 2027: Collective leave for Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH

• Saturday, 13 March 2027: Weekend

• Sunday, 14 March 2027: Weekend

• Monday, 15 March 2027: Collective leave for Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH

Download the 2027 Hijri Calendar

The 2027 Hijri calendars from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Muhammadiyah and NU are available to download via the links provided.