Ramadan begins in Saudi Arabia
In 2026, Ramadan begins falls on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
About Ramadan begins
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection. It commemorates the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. During this holy month, observers abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset.
Ramadan begins dates in Saudi Arabia
Observance dates for Ramadan begins across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 Mar 2023 | Thursday | Ramadan begins |
| 2024 | 11 Mar 2024 | Monday | Ramadan begins |
| 2025 | 1 Mar 2025 | Saturday | Ramadan begins |
| 2026This year | 18 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Ramadan begins |
| 2027 | 8 Feb 2027 | Monday | Ramadan begins |
| 2028 | 28 Jan 2028 | Friday | Ramadan begins |
| 2029 | 16 Jan 2029 | Tuesday | Ramadan begins |
| 2030 | 6 Jan 2030 | Sunday | Ramadan begins |
| 2031 | 15 Dec 2031 | Monday | Ramadan begins |
23 Mar 2023
Thursday · Ramadan begins
11 Mar 2024
Monday · Ramadan begins
1 Mar 2025
Saturday · Ramadan begins
18 Feb 2026
Wednesday · Ramadan begins
8 Feb 2027
Monday · Ramadan begins
28 Jan 2028
Friday · Ramadan begins
16 Jan 2029
Tuesday · Ramadan begins
6 Jan 2030
Sunday · Ramadan begins
15 Dec 2031
Monday · Ramadan begins
