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Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in the UAE on Monday 8 February 2027, with Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March, depending on the moon sighting. Both dates are astronomical estimates until the UAE announces them: the International Astronomical Center (IAC) calculates a start on 8 February, and the UAE's moon-sighting committee confirms the first and last days only after the crescent is sighted. If the month lasts 30 days, the Eid holiday runs from 9 to 12 March.
| Ramadan 2027 at a glance | Expected date or rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| First day of Ramadan | Monday 8 February 2027 (estimate) | IAC calculation; confirmed by the UAE moon-sighting committee |
| Eid al-Fitr if Ramadan has 29 days | Tuesday 9 March; holiday 9 to 11 March | u.ae holiday rule: 1 to 3 Shawwal |
| Eid al-Fitr if Ramadan has 30 days | Wednesday 10 March; holiday 9 to 12 March | u.ae: 30 Ramadan is also a holiday |
| Working hours | Two hours shorter a day, with no pay cut | u.ae, under the labour law |
| Restaurants and malls | Dining areas apart from those fasting; malls open late | u.ae |
| Attractions | Amusement parks, cultural and tourist sites stay open | u.ae |
| Paid parking | Hours change; check the meter and the emirate's transport authority | u.ae |
Ramadan 2027 is expected to start on Monday 8 February 2027. The IAC puts the new moon at 15:56 UTC on Saturday 6 February, and its calculated Hijri calendar starts Ramadan on 8 February. In the UAE, the moon-sighting committee under the UAE Council for Fatwa looks for the crescent on the evening of 29 Sha'ban and announces the result that evening: if it is seen, Ramadan starts the next day; if not, Sha'ban runs to 30 days.
So treat 8 February as the working date and keep a day of flexibility either side for anything that depends on it. The National reported the same projection in October 2026, citing astronomers in the UAE. Once the committee announces, the date is fixed; we will update this page then.
Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March. Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on whether the next crescent is sighted. The IAC puts the next new moon at 09:29 UTC on Monday 8 March, and its calculated calendar starts Shawwal on 9 or 10 March depending on the region, which is why forecasts give both dates.
The UAE confirms Eid on the evening the committee looks for the Shawwal crescent. If it is seen on 29 Ramadan, Eid is the next day; if not, Ramadan completes 30 days and Eid follows.
The UAE's public holiday list gives Eid al-Fitr as 1 to 3 Shawwal, and adds 30 Ramadan as a holiday if the month runs to 30 days. The same holidays apply to the public and private sectors. On the expected dates, that means Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 March, or Tuesday 9 to Friday 12 March if Ramadan has 30 days.
Under Article 3 of Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024 on public holidays, a holiday is not moved to another day when it falls on a weekend or on another holiday. The government confirms the exact days in advance: for Eid in 2026, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced the federal government holiday of 19 to 22 March on 23 February, about four weeks ahead. Expect a similar notice in February 2027.
Working days are shorter, and many places stay open later into the evening. According to u.ae, the UAE government portal, working hours fall by two hours a day for Muslim and non-Muslim employees alike, with no cut in pay. Supermarkets keep their usual hours, malls stay open late, and attractions stay open.
u.ae links to Ramadan pages for Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah, which carry each emirate's events and local details. If you are staying in Abu Dhabi or Sharjah, check the parking times there: they are set by each emirate, not federally.
Non-Muslims are not required to fast, and u.ae welcomes them to share the atmosphere of the month, especially after sunset. The portal does not set out a rule on eating in public; it points to dining areas in malls set apart from people who are fasting, and to restaurants that stay open. Eating and drinking discreetly in daylight is the simple courtesy.
In a serviced apartment, your own kitchen makes this easy: you can keep your usual mealtimes, and prepare suhoor before dawn or iftar at sunset if you are fasting. Our guide to apartments for home cooking covers what to look for in a kitchen.
Most listings on servicedapartments.ae have a 30-night minimum, and Ramadan 2027 itself runs for about a month, so one booking can cover it. Decide first whether you want to be settled before the first fast, and whether you will stay through Eid or travel for it.
| If you want to… | Plan for… |
|---|---|
| Be settled before the first day of Ramadan | Arriving by the first week of February, before the expected start on 8 February |
| Stay through the Eid holiday | Staying until at least 12 March, which covers both expected holiday cases |
| Host family for Eid | Applying for their visit visa well ahead, and space for guests |
| Travel between emirates over Eid | Booking trains or transport early for the holiday days |
These dates are estimates 8 February and 9 or 10 March come from astronomical calculations. The UAE confirms the start of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr after the moon sighting, and the government announces the holiday days. We will update this page when it does.
Ramadan 2027 is expected to start on Monday 8 February 2027, based on the International Astronomical Center's calculations. The UAE moon-sighting committee confirms the date after the crescent is sighted.
Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March, depending on whether Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days.
Three days, 1 to 3 Shawwal, for the public and private sectors. If Ramadan lasts 30 days, 30 Ramadan is also a holiday, making four days.
It isn't known in advance. Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on whether the Shawwal crescent is sighted on the evening of 29 Ramadan.
Yes. According to u.ae, working hours are reduced by two hours a day under the labour law, for Muslim and non-Muslim employees, without a reduction in pay.
Yes. Malls have restaurants and food courts with areas set apart from people who are fasting. Some restaurants change their hours or close during the day, then open fully at iftar.
No. Non-Muslims are not required to fast; u.ae welcomes them to share the atmosphere of the month, especially after sunset.
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