Ramadan 2027 expected to start February 8; Eid Al Fitr March 9-10
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8. Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall on Tuesday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 10, 2027. Eid Al Adha are expected to bring a four-day public holiday from May 15 to May 18, 2027.
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Astronomical forecasts indicate Ramadan 2027 will begin on Monday, February 8, with the holy month expected to last either 29 or 30 days. Eid Al Fitr is projected to fall on Tuesday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 10, 2027, depending on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent. If Ramadan lasts 30 days, residents on a Saturday-Sunday schedule could enjoy a six-day break from March 9 to 14. Eid Al Adha is expected to bring a four-day public holiday from May 15 to May 18, 2027. Under Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024, Eid holidays follow the lunar Hijri calendar and cannot be moved to create longer weekends. Public- and private-sector employees receive three paid holidays for Eid Al Fitr, covering the first three days of Shawwal. Official dates will be confirmed by UAE government authorities following crescent moon sightings.
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Reported by: Gulf News 16 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
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