Ramadan 2026 is on February 18 or 19? Check sehri, iftar date and time in India; timetable for US, UK and Saudi Arabia

Ramadan, also referred to as Ramzan, Ramzaan or Ramazan, is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims across the world with deep faith and devotion. This year, Ramadan is expected to start at February 17. The Muslim holy month is expected to end around March 19, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. The holy month of Ramadan is confirmed by the sighting of the new crescent moon, which may vary by region.

When is Ramadan 2026?

Early astronomical predictions suggest the holy month of Ramadan may begin next week (February 18 or 19), but the official start will depend on local crescent moon sightings, which can vary by country and community, reports Gulf News. However, according to the Emirates Astronomical Society, this year's “Winter Ramadan” is expected to begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following the sighting of the crescent moon of Ramadan 1447 AH on the evening of Wednesday.

Ramadan is a month-long period of introspection, communal prayer, and reading the Quran. According to Islam, those who observe the holy month of Ramadan with fasting, prayer and faithful intention are forgiven by God for their past sins.


Ibrahim Al-Jarwan, Chairman of the Society, notes that fasting hours this year will be particularly comfortable, starting at approximately 12 hours and 45 minutes and gradually increasing as the month progresses toward spring.

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What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and the holy month of fasting. According to Islamic tradition, it was during Ramadan on the "Night of Power," or "Laylat al-Qadr," that God revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. The "Night of Power" is commemorated on one of the last 10 nights of Ramadan, often the 27th night.

Ramadan 2026 in India

In 2026, Ramadan is expected to begin in India on February 19, subject to the sighting of the crescent moon.

February 19, 2026 - Sehri: 5:36 AM, Iftar: 6:15 PM

February 20, 2026 - Sehri: 5:35 AM, Iftar: 6:16 PM

February 21, 2026 - Sehri: 5:35 AM, Iftar: 6:17 PM

February 22, 2026 - Sehri: 5:34 AM, Iftar: 6:17 PM

February 23, 2026 - Sehri: 5:33 AM, Iftar: 6:18 PM

February 24, 2026 - Sehri: 5:32 AM, Iftar: 6:19 PM

February 25, 2026 - Sehri: 5:31 AM, Iftar: 6:19 PM

February 26, 2026 - Sehri: 5:30 AM, Iftar: 6:20 PM

February 27, 2026 - Sehri: 5:29 AM, Iftar: 6:21 PM

February 28, 2026 - Sehri: 5:28 AM, Iftar: 6:21 PM

March 1, 2026 - Sehri: 5:27 AM, Iftar: 6:22 PM

March 2, 2026 - Sehri: 5:26 AM, Iftar: 6:23 PM

March 3, 2026 - Sehri: 5:25 AM, Iftar: 6:23 PM

March 4, 2026 - Sehri: 5:24 AM, Iftar: 6:24 PM

March 5, 2026 - Sehri: 5:23 AM, Iftar: 6:25 PM

March 6, 2026 - Sehri: 5:22 AM, Iftar: 6:25 PM

March 7, 2026 - Sehri: 5:21 AM, Iftar: 6:26 PM

March 8, 2026 - Sehri: 5:20 AM, Iftar: 6:26 PM

March 9, 2026 - Sehri: 5:19 AM, Iftar: 6:27 PM

March 10, 2026 - Sehri: 5:18 AM, Iftar: 6:28 PM

March 11, 2026 - Sehri: 5:17 AM, Iftar: 6:28 PM

March 12, 2026 - Sehri: 5:15 AM, Iftar: 6:29 PM

March 13, 2026 - Sehri: 5:14 AM, Iftar: 6:29 PM

March 14, 2026 - Sehri: 5:13 AM, Iftar: 6:30 PM

March 15, 2026 - Sehri: 5:12 AM, Iftar: 6:31 PM

March 16, 2026 - Sehri: 5:11 AM, Iftar: 6:31 PM

March 17, 2026 - Sehri: 5:10 AM, Iftar: 6:32 PM

March 18, 2026 - Sehri: 5:08 AM, Iftar: 6:32 PM

March 19, 2026 - Sehri: 5:07 AM, Iftar: 6:33 PM

March 20, 2026 - Sehri: 5:06 AM, Iftar: 6:33 PM

Ramadan 2026 Timetable for Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, astronomical data predicts that Thursday, February 19, 2026, will mark the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH. Local mosques and the Emirates Astronomical Society will confirm the dates based on crescent visibility, with Eid al-Fitr expected on March 20.

February (Shaban)

Date	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha
Feb 18	05:33 AM	06:49 AM	12:35 PM	03:53 PM	06:20 PM	08:20 PM
Feb 19	05:32 AM	06:48 AM	12:35 PM	03:54 PM	06:21 PM	08:21 PM
Feb 20	05:32 AM	06:48 AM	12:35 PM	03:54 PM	06:21 PM	08:21 PM
Feb 21	05:32 AM	06:48 AM	12:35 PM	03:54 PM	06:21 PM	08:21 PM
Feb 22	05:31 AM	06:47 AM	12:35 PM	03:54 PM	06:22 PM	08:22 PM
Feb 23	05:30 AM	06:46 AM	12:35 PM	03:54 PM	06:23 PM	08:23 PM
Feb 24	05:29 AM	06:45 AM	12:34 PM	03:54 PM	06:23 PM	08:23 PM
Feb 25	05:28 AM	06:44 AM	12:34 PM	03:55 PM	06:24 PM	08:24 PM
Feb 26	05:28 AM	06:43 AM	12:34 PM	03:55 PM	06:24 PM	08:24 PM
Feb 27	05:27 AM	06:43 AM	12:34 PM	03:55 PM	06:25 PM	08:25 PM
Feb 28	05:26 AM	06:42 AM	12:34 PM	03:55 PM	06:25 PM	08:25 PM

March (Ramadan)

Date	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha
Mar 01	05:25 AM	06:41 AM	12:34 PM	03:55 PM	06:25 PM	08:25 PM
…	…	…	…	…	…	…
Mar 08	05:20 AM	06:35 AM	12:32 PM	03:55 PM	06:28 PM	08:28 PM
Mar 19	05:10 AM	06:25 AM	12:29 PM	03:54 PM	06:32 PM	08:32 PM

Ramadan 2026 Timetable for London

In the United Kingdom, Ramadan 2026 is likely to commence on Thursday, February 19, subject to the sighting of the crescent moon. The month-long fast is expected to conclude on March 19, with Eid al-Fitr anticipated to be observed on March 20. Muslims across the UK depend on a combination of astronomical calculations and official announcements from local mosques to determine the confirmed start and end dates.

February – March

Date	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha
Feb 18	05:30 AM	07:07 AM	12:20 PM	02:49 PM	05:23 PM	06:52 PM
Feb 19	05:28 AM	07:05 AM	12:20 PM	02:51 PM	05:25 PM	06:54 PM
Feb 20	05:26 AM	07:03 AM	12:19 PM	02:52 PM	05:27 PM	06:56 PM
Feb 21	05:24 AM	07:01 AM	12:19 PM	02:53 PM	05:29 PM	06:57 PM
Feb 22	05:22 AM	06:59 AM	12:19 PM	02:55 PM	05:30 PM	06:58 PM
Feb 23	05:20 AM	06:57 AM	12:19 PM	02:56 PM	05:32 PM	07:00 PM
Feb 24	05:18 AM	06:55 AM	12:19 PM	02:57 PM	05:34 PM	07:02 PM
Feb 25	05:16 AM	06:53 AM	12:19 PM	02:59 PM	05:36 PM	07:03 PM
Feb 26	05:13 AM	06:50 AM	12:19 PM	03:00 PM	05:38 PM	07:05 PM
Feb 27	05:11 AM	06:48 AM	12:18 PM	03:01 PM	05:39 PM	07:06 PM

March (Selected Days)
| Mar 01 | 05:05 AM | 06:42 AM | 12:18 PM | 03:05 PM | 05:45 PM | 07:11 PM |
| Mar 05 | 04:56 AM | 06:33 AM | 12:17 PM | 03:10 PM | 05:52 PM | 07:16 PM |
| Mar 10 | 04:45 AM | 06:22 AM | 12:16 PM | 03:16 PM | 06:00 PM | 07:22 PM |
| Mar 20 | 04:23 AM | 05:59 AM | 12:13 PM | 03:27 PM | 06:18 PM | 07:38 PM |

Ramadan 2026 Timetable for New York

In the United States, most Muslim communities are also expected to begin fasting on Thursday, February 19. However, some areas may start a day earlier if the crescent moon is sighted sooner. Eid al-Fitr in the US is projected to fall around March 20 or 21, depending on local moon sighting confirmations.

February – March

Date	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha
Feb 18	05:29 AM	06:45 AM	12:10 PM	03:08 PM	05:35 PM	06:51 PM
Feb 19	05:28 AM	06:44 AM	12:10 PM	03:09 PM	05:36 PM	06:52 PM
Feb 20	05:27 AM	06:42 AM	12:10 PM	03:10 PM	05:37 PM	06:53 PM
Feb 22	05:24 AM	06:40 AM	12:10 PM	03:12 PM	05:39 PM	06:55 PM
Feb 25	05:20 AM	06:35 AM	12:09 PM	03:14 PM	05:43 PM	06:59 PM
Mar 01	05:14 AM	06:29 AM	12:09 PM	03:17 PM	05:47 PM	07:03 PM
Mar 05	05:09 AM	06:25 AM	12:08 PM	03:20 PM	05:51 PM	07:06 PM
Mar 10	05:11 AM	06:26 AM	12:08 PM	03:19 PM	05:50 PM	08:15 PM
Mar 19	05:46 AM	07:02 AM	01:04 PM	04:28 PM	07:06 PM	08:22 PM