Islamic Holidays 2027: Dates for Ramadan, Eid, Hajj, Ashura & More

Islamic holidays don't sit on fixed squares of the Gregorian calendar. They follow the moon, so they land roughly ten to eleven days earlier each year. That makes advance planning, whether you're asking for time off, booking flights for Umrah or Hajj, or scheduling a family gathering, a little trickier than for a holiday like New Year's Day.

This page lists the Islamic holidays expected in 2027, using the published CalendarLabs 2027 Islam holiday list as the reference and checking each date against the length of the Hijri months. It also explains how 2027 fits across two Hijri years and why your local announcement may differ from the dates below by a day.

The First Three Dates to Know

Why 2027 Covers Two Hijri Years

A Hijri year contains twelve lunar months of 29 or 30 days, totalling 354 or 355 days. A solar year is about eleven days longer. Because of that gap, every Gregorian year begins inside one Hijri year and ends inside the next.

In 2027, the months from January to early June still belong to 1448 AH. The new year, 1449 AH, starts with Muharram on June 6 and carries through to the end of December. The same drift is why Ramadan, Hajj and the two Eids move earlier by about ten days annually and pass through every season over roughly 33 years.

Islamic Holidays 2027: Full Date List

The table below runs in chronological order. Use it to plan ahead, then verify the final day with a local announcement.

Lailat al-Miraj: The Night Journey

Marked on the 27th of Rajab, Lailat al-Miraj remembers the journey of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent through the heavens. In 2027 it is expected on Wednesday, January 6. It is not an official day off in most countries, but many communities mark it with extra prayers and talks.

Shab-e-Barat (Lailat al-Bara'ah)

On the night of the 15th of Sha'ban, expected on Sunday, January 24, 2027, many Muslims, particularly in South Asia, Turkey and parts of the Middle East, stay up in prayer, repentance and supplication. It falls about two weeks before Ramadan, so it often serves as a spiritual lead-in to the fasting month.

Ramadan 2027

Ramadan is projected to start on Monday, February 8, 2027 and to last 29 or 30 days depending on when the Shawwal crescent appears. Throughout the month, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset and devote more time to prayer, Quran recitation and charity, including Zakat and voluntary giving.

If you manage a team or share a workplace with fasting colleagues, expect earlier finishes, more evening commitments and busier shops and restaurants before iftar, the meal that ends each day's fast. Planning for this early makes the month run more smoothly for everyone.

Laylat al-Qadr: The Night of Power

Laylat al-Qadr lies within the last ten nights of Ramadan and is most often observed on the 27th night, which in 2027 is Saturday, March 6. Regarded as the most blessed night of the year and associated with the first revelation of the Quran, it draws many worshippers into long night prayers.

Eid al-Fitr 2027

Eid al-Fitr, the festival that closes Ramadan, is expected on Wednesday, March 10, 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH), following a full 30-day month. If Ramadan ends after 29 days, some countries will celebrate a day earlier, on March 9. The date is only settled after the Shawwal moon is sighted.

The day starts with a special congregational prayer and continues with new clothes, family visits, gifts and shared meals, often over several days. Because many families travel for Eid, flights and hotels in Muslim-majority regions fill early, so book well ahead if you plan to be away in early to mid March.

Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2027

Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Its rites take place over a few days in Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Hijri year. In 2027 they are expected to run from about May 14 to May 19, with the main days on May 15 and 16. Saudi Arabia announces the final schedule after the Dhul Hijjah crescent is sighted.

Day of Arafah

Expected on Saturday, May 15, 2027 (9 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH), the Day of Arafah is the heart of Hajj. Pilgrims stand in prayer on the plain of Arafah, while many Muslims elsewhere fast the day.

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027 (10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH), the day after Arafah. Since moon-sighting authorities may differ, some communities will observe it on May 17. The festival recalls Prophet Ibrahim's readiness to obey God by sacrificing his son. It is marked with communal prayer, the sacrifice of livestock (Qurbani or Udhiyah) and sharing the meat with relatives, neighbours and people in need. Many countries grant three or four days of public holiday, which is worth knowing if you plan business closures or travel in mid-May.

The Islamic New Year: 1449 AH

1 Muharram (Hijra)

The year 1449 AH begins on Sunday, June 6, 2027. It is a quiet, reflective occasion rather than a celebration, recalling the Prophet's migration from Mecca to Medina, the event from which the Hijri calendar is counted.

Ashura

Ashura falls on 10 Muharram, expected on Tuesday, June 15, 2027. Its meaning differs by tradition. Many Sunni Muslims fast on this day, often with the ninth as well, in remembrance of Musa (Moses) and the Israelites' deliverance from Pharaoh. For Shia Muslims it is a day of mourning for Imam Hussain, who was martyred at Karbala, marked with gatherings and processions.

Mawlid (Milad un-Nabi)

Mawlid, the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ birth, is expected on Sunday, August 15, 2027 (12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH). Shia communities, who observe the birth on the 17th, will mark it on Friday, August 20. Practice varies widely: some communities hold public gatherings and recitations, others observe it privately, and some do not observe it at all. It is best to follow what is customary where you live.

How the Dates Are Worked Out

You will see small differences between sources because two methods are in use:

• Astronomical calculation: Calendars such as Umm al-Qura and published lists like CalendarLabs can project dates far in advance, which suits long-range planning.
• Local moon sighting: Many countries and communities wait until the new crescent has actually been seen before starting a month, which can move a date by one day.

The dates above are dependable enough for requesting leave, booking travel or reserving a venue. Just confirm the last day or two with your local mosque or national moon-sighting body.

Planning Around the 2027 Calendar

Work & School

Expect leave requests around both Eids and possibly adjusted hours during Ramadan. Adding these windows to a shared calendar early, marked as tentative pending moon sighting, avoids clashes later.

Travel, Umrah & Hajj

Flights and hotels in Mecca, Medina and connecting hubs fill up fastest around Ramadan and the Hajj season in mid-May. Book accommodation months ahead, and rely on official announcements from Saudi authorities and your country's Hajj office for quotas and procedures.

Family & Community

Weddings and reunions are often timed around Eid, so venues and caterers book out quickly. Reserve a likely date early, then confirm it once the moon is sighted.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page is for general planning and reflects projected Islamic dates as of October 31, 2026. Always confirm exact dates with your local mosque, national moon-sighting authority or Islamic organization close to each occasion.