Ramadan 2027 in the UAE is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027, with the first fast on that day and the first Taraweeh prayer on the night of Sunday, 7 February. The month should end on 8 or 9 March, and Eid Al Fitr will fall on Tuesday, 9 March or, more likely, Wednesday, 10 March 2027. The UAE Moon-sighting Committee confirms the final dates on the evening of 29 Shaban.
This guide gives you everything you need to plan the month: the expected Ramadan calendar for the UAE, a day-by-day sehri and iftar timetable for Dubai, the time difference for every emirate from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain to Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, working hours, and the official sources to trust on the day with Ever List.
Ramadan 2027 in the UAE at a glance
| Item | Expected date or time |
| Moon sighting evening | Saturday, 6 February, or Sunday, 7 February 2027 |
| First day of fasting | Monday, 8 February 2027 |
| Last day of fasting | Monday, 8 March or Tuesday, 9 March 2027 |
| Eid Al Fitr | Tuesday, 9 March, or Wednesday, 10 March 2027 |
| Hijri year | 1448 AH |
| Fasting length in Dubai | About 12 h 30 min at the start, rising to about 13 h 10 min by the end |
| First iftar in Dubai | About 6:11 pm |
| First sehri end (Fajr) in Dubai | About 5:40 am |
All times in this guide are Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4). Treat them as planning estimates until the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf), and the Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) publish their official 1448 AH timetables, usually a few weeks before Ramadan.
Ramadan 2027 Key Dates in the UAE
Ramadan 1448 AH should run from Monday, 8 February, to Tuesday, 9 March 2027, in the UAE. The International Astronomical Centre places the Ramadan new moon (conjunction) on Saturday, 6 February 2027 at 15:56 UTC, and its calendar puts the first fast on 8 February.
| Event | Expected date (2027) | What it means for you |
| First Taraweeh prayer | Sunday evening, 7 February | Mosques hold the first night prayer after Isha |
| First day of Ramadan | Monday, 8 February | First, fast; reduced working hours begin |
| Mid-Ramadan | Monday, 22 February | Day 15 of fasting |
| The last ten nights begin | Saturday evening, 27 February | Night of the 21st: many people extend worship at mosques |
| Night of the 27th (widely observed for Laylat Al Qadr) | Friday evening, 5 March | Busiest night at mosques such as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque |
| Shawwal moon sighting | Monday evening, 8 March | The committee decides between a 29-day and 30-day month |
| Last fast | Monday, 8 March, or Tuesday, 9 March | Depends on the sighting |
| Eid Al Fitr | Tuesday, 9 March, or Wednesday, 10 March | Public holiday for all sectors |
How the UAE confirms the start of Ramadan
The UAE does not fix Ramadan from a printed calendar. A Moon-sighting Committee formed under the UAE Council for Fatwa meets after Maghrib on the 29th of Shaban, reviews sightings from observatories and members of the public, and the Presidential Court then announces the result through the Emirates News Agency (WAM).
In 2026, for example, the committee met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, 17 February. The Presidential Court announced that evening that Wednesday, 18 February, would be the first day of Ramadan. Many calendars published weeks earlier had shown 19 February, which is why you should always wait for the official word before you finalize plans.
Will Ramadan 2027 last 29 or 30 days?
A 30-day month looks more likely. The Shawwal new moon falls on Monday, 8 March 2027, at 09:29 UTC, so at sunset in the UAE that evening, the crescent will be only about five hours old. A crescent that young is extremely hard to see, even with a telescope. If the committee cannot confirm a sighting, Ramadan completes 30 days, and Eid Al Fitr falls on Wednesday, 10 March.
Eid Al Fitr 2027 holiday in the UAE
UAE holiday rules give public and private sector employees the same Eid Al Fitr break: 1 to 3 Shawwal, plus 30 Ramadan when the month reaches 30 days.
| Scenario | Eid Al Fitr | Expected holiday |
| 29-day Ramadan | Tuesday, 9 March | Tuesday, 9 March to Thursday, 11 March |
| 30-day Ramadan (more likely) | Wednesday, 10 March | Tuesday, 9 March to Friday, 12 March |
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announce the exact dates, usually two to three weeks before Eid. With the Saturday and Sunday weekend, a 30-day Ramadan would give most office workers a six-day break from 9 to 14 March.
Ramadan Calendar Dubai 2027: Daily Sehri and Iftar Times
In Dubai, the first fast of Ramadan 2027 should run from about 5:40 am to 6:11 pm, and the last from about 5:18 am to 6:28 pm. Fasts grow by roughly 40 minutes over the month because dawn comes earlier and sunset later as spring approaches.
The table below follows the UAE’s official calculation method: Fajr at a sun angle of 18.2 degrees below the horizon, and Maghrib a few minutes after astronomical sunset. We checked the method against the official Dubai times for 1 Ramadan 2026 (Fajr 5:34 am, Maghrib 6:18 pm), and it matched to the minute. Imsak is the voluntary cut-off 10 minutes before Fajr that UAE timetables print as a safety margin.
| Ramadan day | Date (2027) | Imsak | Sehri ends (Fajr) | Iftar (Maghrib) | Fasting time |
| 1 | Mon 8 Feb | 5:30 am | 5:40 am | 6:11 pm | 12 h 31 min |
| 2 | Tue 9 Feb | 5:30 am | 5:40 am | 6:12 pm | 12 h 32 min |
| 3 | Wed 10 Feb | 5:29 am | 5:39 am | 6:13 pm | 12 h 34 min |
| 4 | Thu 11 Feb | 5:29 am | 5:39 am | 6:13 pm | 12 h 34 min |
| 5 | Fri 12 Feb | 5:28 am | 5:38 am | 6:14 pm | 12 h 36 min |
| 6 | Sat 13 Feb | 5:27 am | 5:37 am | 6:15 pm | 12 h 38 min |
| 7 | Sun 14 Feb | 5:27 am | 5:37 am | 6:15 pm | 12 h 38 min |
| 8 | Mon 15 Feb | 5:26 am | 5:36 am | 6:16 pm | 12 h 40 min |
| 9 | Tue 16 Feb | 5:26 am | 5:36 am | 6:17 pm | 12 h 41 min |
| 10 | Wed 17 Feb | 5:25 am | 5:35 am | 6:17 pm | 12 h 42 min |
| 11 | Thu 18 Feb | 5:24 am | 5:34 am | 6:18 pm | 12 h 44 min |
| 12 | Fri 19 Feb | 5:24 am | 5:34 am | 6:18 pm | 12 h 44 min |
| 13 | Sat 20 Feb | 5:23 am | 5:33 am | 6:19 pm | 12 h 46 min |
| 14 | Sun 21 Feb | 5:22 am | 5:32 am | 6:20 pm | 12 h 48 min |
| 15 | Mon 22 Feb | 5:21 am | 5:31 am | 6:20 pm | 12 h 49 min |
| 16 | Tue 23 Feb | 5:21 am | 5:31 am | 6:21 pm | 12 h 50 min |
| 17 | Wed 24 Feb | 5:20 am | 5:30 am | 6:21 pm | 12 h 51 min |
| 18 | Thu 25 Feb | 5:19 am | 5:29 am | 6:22 pm | 12 h 53 min |
| 19 | Fri 26 Feb | 5:18 am | 5:28 am | 6:22 pm | 12 h 54 min |
| 20 | Sat 27 Feb | 5:17 am | 5:27 am | 6:23 pm | 12 h 56 min |
| 21 | Sun 28 Feb | 5:17 am | 5:27 am | 6:23 pm | 12 h 56 min |
| 22 | Mon 1 Mar | 5:16 am | 5:26 am | 6:24 pm | 12 h 58 min |
| 23 | Tue 2 Mar | 5:15 am | 5:25 am | 6:25 pm | 13 h 00 min |
| 24 | Wed 3 Mar | 5:14 am | 5:24 am | 6:25 pm | 13 h 01 min |
| 25 | Thu 4 Mar | 5:13 am | 5:23 am | 6:26 pm | 13 h 03 min |
| 26 | Fri 5 Mar | 5:12 am | 5:22 am | 6:26 pm | 13 h 04 min |
| 27 | Sat 6 Mar | 5:11 am | 5:21 am | 6:27 pm | 13 h 06 min |
| 28 | Sun 7 Mar | 5:10 am | 5:20 am | 6:27 pm | 13 h 07 min |
| 29 | Mon 8 Mar | 5:09 am | 5:19 am | 6:28 pm | 13 h 09 min |
| 30 | Tue 9 Mar | 5:08 am | 5:18 am | 6:28 pm | 13 h 10 min |
Day 30 applies only if the Shawwal crescent is not sighted on 8 March. If Ramadan starts a day later than expected, shift the Ramadan day numbers by one; the clock times for each date stay the same, because they depend on the sun, not the moon.
Sehri, suhoor, imsak, and iftar: what each term means
- Sehri, or suhoor, is the pre-dawn meal. South Asian communities say sehri; Arabic speakers say suhoor. Both end at Fajr.
- Imsak is a precaution printed 10 minutes before Fajr. Setting at Imsak gives you a buffer, but the fast legally begins at Fajr.
- Iftar is the meal that breaks the fast at Maghrib, the sunset prayer. In the UAE, the Iftar cannon (Midfa Al Iftar) still marks the moment in many cities.
Sehri and Iftar Times Across the UAE: City-by-City Differences
The UAE spans about 4 degrees of longitude, so iftar in Ruwais comes roughly 12 minutes after iftar in Fujairah. The east coast breaks its fast first, Dubai and the Northern Emirates follow within a few minutes, and Abu Dhabi’s Western Region comes last. Use the table to find your city, or add the difference to the Dubai timetable above for any date.
| Emirate | City | Sehri ends, 1 Ramadan (8 Feb) | Iftar, 1 Ramadan (8 Feb) | Sehri ends, 29 Ramadan (8 Mar) | Iftar, 29 Ramadan (8 Mar) | Difference from Dubai |
| Fujairah | Fujairah | 5:36 am | 6:07 pm | 5:15 am | 6:23 pm | 4 to 5 min earlier |
| Fujairah | Dibba Al Fujairah | 5:36 am | 6:07 pm | 5:15 am | 6:23 pm | 4 to 5 min earlier |
| Sharjah | Khor Fakkan | 5:36 am | 6:07 pm | 5:15 am | 6:23 pm | 4 to 5 min earlier |
| Ras Al Khaimah | Ras Al Khaimah | 5:38 am | 6:08 pm | 5:16 am | 6:25 pm | 2 to 3 min earlier |
| Abu Dhabi | Al Ain | 5:38 am | 6:11 pm | 5:18 am | 6:26 pm | 0 to 2 min earlier |
| Umm Al Quwain | Umm Al Quwain | 5:39 am | 6:10 pm | 5:18 am | 6:26 pm | 1 to 2 min earlier |
| Ajman | Ajman | 5:39 am | 6:10 pm | 5:18 am | 6:27 pm | About 1 min earlier |
| Sharjah | Sharjah | 5:40 am | 6:11 pm | 5:19 am | 6:27 pm | Same as Dubai |
| Dubai | Dubai | 5:40 am | 6:11 pm | 5:19 am | 6:28 pm | Reference |
| Dubai | Jebel Ali | 5:41 am | 6:12 pm | 5:20 am | 6:28 pm | About 1 min later |
| Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi city | 5:43 am | 6:16 pm | 5:23 am | 6:31 pm | 3 to 5 min later |
| Abu Dhabi | Madinat Zayed | 5:45 am | 6:20 pm | 5:26 am | 6:34 pm | 5 to 9 min later |
| Abu Dhabi | Ruwais | 5:50 am | 6:23 pm | 5:30 am | 6:38 pm | 10 to 12 min later |
Times are estimates built with the same method as the Dubai table. Official emirate timetables can differ by a minute, so follow your local mosque’s adhan on the day.
Iftar and sehri time in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain
Abu Dhabi city breaks its fast 3 to 5 minutes after Dubai, so the first iftar in the capital should be around 6:16 pm, and sehri should end around 5:43 am. Al Ain sits further east, near the Omani border, so its iftar lands at almost the same moment as Dubai and about 5 minutes before Abu Dhabi city. People who commute between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain often get caught out by this gap.
Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah
The Northern Emirates break their fast 0 to 3 minutes before Dubai. Ras Al Khaimah is the earliest of the group, so sehri in Ras Al Khaimah ends about 2 minutes before Dubai. Iftar time in Umm Al Quwain and Ajman runs about a minute ahead of Dubai for most of the month.
Fujairah and the east coast
Fujairah, Dibba and Khor Fakkan are the first places in the UAE to break their fast, 4 to 5 minutes ahead of Dubai. If you drive from Dubai to the east coast for an iftar, plan to arrive early: by the time Dubai’s adhan sounds, people in Fujairah have already started eating.
How to Check Today’s Ramadan Date and Times in the UAE
To find which day of Ramadan it is today, look up today’s date in the Dubai table above: the left column gives the Ramadan day, and the time columns give today’s sehri and iftar. Then adjust for your city using the city table. Once Ramadan starts, confirm against one of the official sources below, since the official start date can move the day numbers by one.
Official sources for today’s sehri and iftar time
| Source | Covers | Best for |
| General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf) | All emirates | The federal prayer timetable and Ramadan schedules by city |
| Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) | Dubai | Dubai’s official Imsakiya and mosque services |
| Emirates News Agency (WAM) | National | The Presidential Court’s announcements on the start of Ramadan and Eid |
| UAE Government portal (u.ae) | National | Rules, working hours and public services during Ramadan |
Your nearest mosque is the final authority for your street. The adhan you hear is what your neighbours will break their fast to.
Is it Ramadan tomorrow?
You will know on the evening of 29 Shaban. The Presidential Court usually announces the decision through WAM between about 7 pm and 9 pm, after the committee meets following Maghrib. If the crescent is sighted, tomorrow is 1 Ramadan. If it is not sighted, Shaban completes 30 days and Ramadan begins the day after tomorrow.
For 2027, both outcomes point to the same answer: fasting should begin on Monday, 8 February. On Saturday evening, 6 February, the moon will not yet have reached conjunction at UAE sunset, so a sighting is impossible that evening. By Sunday evening, 7 February, the crescent will be more than a day old and easy to see.
The same logic applies at the end of the month. On the evening of 29 Ramadan, the announcement tells you whether tomorrow is Eid or a final day of fasting.
Ramadan 2026 in the UAE: What Actually Happened
Ramadan 2026 (1447 AH) in the UAE ran for 30 days, from Wednesday, 18 February to Thursday, 19 March 2026, and Eid Al Fitr fell on Friday, 20 March. The month is a useful guide to how the 2027 announcements will unfold.
| Milestone | Ramadan 2026 in the UAE |
| Moon-sighting committee meeting | Tuesday, 17 February, in Abu Dhabi |
| First day of Ramadan | Wednesday, 18 February (WAM) |
| First sehri end and iftar in Dubai | 5:34 am and 6:18 pm |
| Shawwal crescent | Not sighted on Wednesday, 18 March |
| Last day of Ramadan | Thursday, 19 March (30 days) |
| Eid Al Fitr | Friday, 20 March |
| Federal government Eid holiday | Thursday, 19 March to Sunday, 22 March |
| Private sector Eid holiday | Thursday, 19 March to Saturday, 21 March, paid |
Two lessons carry over to 2027. First, several early calendars and forecasts had predicted Thursday, 19 February as the first day; the official sighting moved it a day earlier. Second, neighbouring countries do not always match the UAE: Oman began Ramadan 2026 a day later, on 19 February. If you have family or business across the GCC, check each country’s announcement separately.
Working Hours and Daily Life During Ramadan in the UAE
Every private sector employee in the UAE works two fewer hours a day during Ramadan, with no cut in pay, whether or not they fast (u.ae). The authorities confirm the 2027 schedules a week or two before Ramadan, and the 2026 rules below show what to expect.
| Who | Ramadan 2026 hours | Notes |
| Private sector | Normal day minus 2 hours (most staff work 6 hours) | Set by MoHRE; companies may use flexible or remote work within those hours; extra time counts as overtime |
| Federal government | Monday to Thursday 9 am to 2:30 pm; Friday 9 am to 12 pm | Set by FAHR; entities may allow flexible or remote work if daily hours are met |
| Local government (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and others) | Announced by each emirate | Usually close to the federal pattern |
| Schools | Shorter school day | Each regulator (KHDA, ADEK, SPEA and the Ministry of Education) issues its own limits |
What changes around the city
- Malls and shops: supermarkets keep normal hours, while malls stay open until late at night, often past midnight on weekends.
- Restaurants: many cafes and restaurants serve during the day, and malls provide dining areas for people who are not fasting. Some outlets close in the afternoon and reopen fully at iftar.
- Traffic: roads are busiest in the hour before iftar as everyone rushes home. Leave earlier, and never speed to make it home for the adhan.
- Taxis: finding a taxi around sunset is harder because many drivers stop to break their fast. Book ahead if you need a ride at iftar time.
- Paid parking: timings and fees change during Ramadan in most emirates. Check the parking meter or your emirate’s transport authority.
- Prices: the Ministry of Economy and Tourism caps prices of essential goods during the month, and co-operatives run large discounts. You can report overcharging on 800 1222.
Ramadan etiquette for non-Muslims
Non-Muslims are not required to fast. The rules on eating in public have relaxed over the years, but courtesy still matters. Avoid eating, drinking, smoking, or chewing gum in front of people who are fasting, dress a little more modestly than usual, and keep music low in public places during the day. An invitation to an iftar is a genuine welcome; accept it, arrive on time, and wait for your hosts to break their fast before you start.
Practical Tips for Planning Ramadan 2027 in the UAE
Ramadan 2027 falls in the UAE’s mildest weather, with daytime highs typically in the mid-20s Celsius and fasts of about 12.5 to 13 hours. That makes it one of the easiest Ramadans of the decade to fast, and a busy one for outdoor iftars, tents and evening events.
For people fasting
- Eat a proper sehri. Choose slow-release foods such as oats, eggs, labneh, whole-grain bread and fruit. A sehri that ends at Imsak, 10 minutes before Fajr, gives you a margin if your clock runs fast.
- Spread your water. Drink steadily between iftar and sehri rather than all at once. Limit coffee, salt and sugary drinks, which increase thirst the next day.
- Break the fast gently. Follow the Emirati custom of dates and laban or water, pray Maghrib, then eat your main meal.
- Talk to your doctor first if you are pregnant, diabetic, on regular medication, or recovering from illness. Islam exempts people for whom fasting would cause harm.
- Plan for the last ten nights. Mosques such as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi draw very large crowds from about 27 February. Arrive early, and use public transport or shuttle parking where offered.
- Pay Zakat Al Fitr before the Eid prayer. Awqaf and licensed charities set the amount each year and accept payment through many channels.
For families and residents
- Book Eid travel early. A 30-day Ramadan would create a six-day break from 9 to 14 March 2027, and flights out of the UAE fill quickly for long Eid weekends.
- Reserve iftar tables for weekends. Hotel iftars and Ramadan tents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi book out on Friday and Saturday evenings first.
- Give through licensed channels. UAE law does not allow individuals to raise funds on their own. Donate through registered charities such as the Emirates Red Crescent.
For businesses and event planners
- Use 8 February 2027 as your planning date for rosters, shift patterns, customer service hours and campaigns, and keep a one-day buffer either side.
- Budget for shorter days. Private sector teams lose two hours a day for the whole month, so move deadlines out of the last week of Ramadan and the Eid break.
- Book Ramadan tents and venues early. Large tents need municipality and Civil Defence approvals, and with Ramadan starting in early February, the main booking window runs from about November 2026 to January 2027.
Ramadan Dates in the UAE: 2026 to 2030
Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier each year because the Islamic year has 354 or 355 days. By 2030, it will start in early January, and the UAE will observe two Ramadans in one Gregorian year.
| Year | Hijri year | First day of Ramadan | Eid Al Fitr | Status |
| 2026 | 1447 AH | Wednesday, 18 February | Friday, 20 March | Confirmed |
| 2027 | 1448 AH | Monday, 8 February | Tuesday, 9 or Wednesday, 10 March | Expected |
| 2028 | 1449 AH | About Friday, 28 January | About 26 or 27 February | Estimate |
| 2029 | 1450 AH | About Tuesday, 16 January | About 14 or 15 February | Estimate |
| 2030 | 1451 AH | About Saturday, 5 January | About 3 or 4 February | Estimate |
| 2030 | 1452 AH | About Thursday, 26 December | January 2031 | Estimate |
Estimates come from astronomical calculations and can move by one day after the official sighting.
Plan Around 8 February, Confirm on the Night
For Ramadan 2027 in the UAE, build your plans around a first fast on Monday, 8 February, and an Eid Al Fitr break that most likely starts on Tuesday, 9 March. Use the Dubai timetable and the city differences in this guide to set your sehri alarms and iftar plans, then switch to the official Awqaf or IACAD timetable as soon as it is published. On the evenings of 29 Shaban and 29 Ramadan, follow WAM for the Presidential Court’s announcement, and let your local mosque’s adhan settle the exact minute each day.
Sehri and iftar times for 2027 are calculated with the UAE’s method (Fajr at 18.2 degrees, Maghrib shortly after sunset) and checked against the official Dubai times for 1 Ramadan 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ramadan 2027 in the UAE?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027 and end on Monday, 8 March or Tuesday, 9 March. The UAE Moon-sighting Committee confirms the dates on the evening of 29 Shaban.
When does Ramadan end in 2027?
The last fast should fall on Monday, 8 March or, more likely, Tuesday, 9 March 2027. Eid Al Fitr follows the next day, on 9 or 10 March.
What is the iftar time in Abu Dhabi during Ramadan 2027?
Iftar in Abu Dhabi city should be around 6:16 pm on the first day and around 6:31 pm by the 29th of Ramadan. Sehri in Abu Dhabi ends around 5:43 am at the start and 5:23 am near the end.
Is iftar time in Al Ain the same as Abu Dhabi?
No. Al Ain breaks its fast about 5 minutes before Abu Dhabi city because it lies further east. Its times are almost identical to Dubai’s.
How long is the fast in the UAE during Ramadan 2027?
In Dubai, fasts last about 12 hours 31 minutes on the first day and about 13 hours 10 minutes on the last day. Fujairah and Ruwais differ from Dubai by only a minute or two in total fast length.
When did Ramadan 2026 start in the UAE?
Ramadan 2026 started on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 and lasted 30 days. Eid Al Fitr fell on Friday, 20 March 2026.
Do non-Muslims get reduced working hours in Ramadan?
Yes. The two-hour daily reduction applies to all private sector employees, Muslim and non-Muslim, without any cut in salary.
Can I eat in public during Ramadan in the UAE?
Non-Muslims can eat during the day, and most malls and many restaurants keep dining areas open. Out of respect, avoid eating, drinking or smoking openly in front of people who are fasting.
When is Laylat Al Qadr in 2027?
Laylat Al Qadr falls on one of the odd nights in the last ten nights of Ramadan. If Ramadan starts on 8 February, the widely observed 27th night begins on the evening of Friday, 5 March 2027.
When is Eid Al Adha 2027 in the UAE?
Eid Al Adha 2027 is expected on Sunday, 16 May or Monday, 17 May, with Arafah Day the day before.
