When Is Ramadan 1449 AH?
First day of Ramadan
January 28, 2028
Friday — 29 days
Time until Ramadan begins —
Ramadan 1449 AH begins on January 28, 2028 and ends on February 25, 2028, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar issued by Umm al-Qura University in Makkah and adopted in Saudi Arabia. Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier on the Gregorian calendar each year because the Hijri year is shorter.
This page provides a countdown to the start of the month, the key dates (Laylat al-Qadr and Eid al-Fitr), and links to city imsakia timetables showing Imsak (Suhoor) and Iftar times for every day of the month in each city’s local time, using the calculation method adopted in each country.
Key dates of Ramadan 1449 AH
| Occasion | Gregorian date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| First day of Ramadan | January 28, 2028 | Friday |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely, 27 Ramadan) | February 23, 2028 | Wednesday |
| Last day of Ramadan | February 25, 2028 | Friday |
| Eid al-Fitr | February 26, 2028 | Saturday |
The Hijri date may differ by one day depending on the moon sighting and the official announcement in your country.
City imsakia timetables: Suhoor and Iftar times
How are the dates and timetables computed?
The month dates are derived from the official Umm al-Qura table covering 1300–1500 AH. Imsak, Fajr and Maghrib (Iftar) times are computed astronomically from each city’s coordinates, and Imsak is shown 10 minutes before Fajr as a precaution for Suhoor. In the Umm al-Qura method, Isha during Ramadan is computed 120 minutes after Maghrib.
Full details are available on the methodology page.
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 1449 AH start?
Ramadan 1449 AH starts on January 28, 2028 (Friday) and lasts 29 days, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar adopted in Saudi Arabia.
When is Laylat al-Qadr in Ramadan 1449 AH?
The majority of scholars consider it most likely on the 27th night, which is February 23, 2028, though it should be sought in the odd nights of the last ten, as the authentic hadiths indicate.
How many days are there in Ramadan 1449 AH?
Ramadan 1449 AH has 29 days; a Hijri month is either 29 or 30 days depending on the lunar cycle.
Could the first day of Ramadan in my country differ?
Yes. This date follows the Umm al-Qura calendar, while other countries rely on crescent sighting, and their month may begin one day earlier or later depending on the official announcement.