As of Saturday, May 17, 2025, the next Ramadan (Ramadan 1447 in the Islamic calendar) is expected to begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. That means there are approximately 9 months and 2 days until Ramadan starts
. In terms of days, this is roughly around 275 to 289 days until the first day of Ramadan 2026, depending on the exact moon sighting and calendar calculations
. To summarize:
- Ramadan 2026 start date: February 18, 2026 (Gregorian calendar)
- Days until Ramadan from May 17, 2025: about 275 to 289 days
The exact start date can vary by a day or two due to moon sighting practices, but February 18, 2026, is the widely accepted estimate for the beginning of Ramadan next year
