Anticipated dates for Ramadan 2026 within the UAE have been introduced by the Emirates Astronomy Society.
The Emirates Astronomy Society forecasts Ramadan will start on February 18, 2026, with Eid Al Fitr probably on March 20 and Eid Al Adha on Could 27.
When is Ramadan 2026 within the UAE?
The Emirates Astronomy Society has introduced the anticipated begin date for Ramadan 2026 within the UAE as Wednesday, February 18, 2026, based mostly on superior astronomical calculations.
Nevertheless, official affirmation can be made nearer to the time by the UAE’s moon-sighting committee, as Islamic months start and finish based mostly on the sighting of the crescent moon.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, noticed by hundreds of thousands of Muslims worldwide. It’s a interval of fasting from daybreak to sundown, prayer, religious reflection, and charitable giving. The quick is damaged every night with iftar, usually starting with dates and conventional dishes.
When is Eid Al Fitr 2026 within the UAE?
Ibrahim Al Jarwan mentioned, based on forecasts, Eid Al Fitr 2026 is anticipated to start on Friday, March 20, 2026, marking the tip of Ramadan.
Eid Al Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month that follows Ramadan. Ultimate affirmation will rely upon moon sighting. It’s historically celebrated with morning prayers, household gatherings, and festive meals, and is without doubt one of the most anticipated public holidays within the UAE.
When is Eid Al Adha 2026 within the UAE?
Eid Al Adha 2026 is anticipated to fall on Wednesday, Could 27, 2026, equivalent to the tenth day of Dhu Al Hijjah, the ultimate month of the Islamic calendar.
The Emirates Astronomy Society forecast the next timeline:
- 1 Dhu Al Hijjah (begin of the month): Monday, Could 18, 2026
- 8 Dhu Al Hijjah (begin of Hajj): Monday, Could 25, 2026
- 9 Dhu Al Hijjah (Day of Arafah): Tuesday, Could 26, 2026
- 10 Dhu Al Hijjah (Eid Al Adha): Wednesday, Could 27, 2026
Eid Al Adha, also called the “Competition of Sacrifice”, is the end result of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, and a time of prayer, sacrifice, and sharing meals with household and the much less lucky.
UAE Islamic Holidays 2026 anticipated dates
| Vacation | Anticipated Date |
| Ramadan begins | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| Eid Al Fitr | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Hajj begins | Monday, Could 25, 2026 |
| Day of Arafah | Tuesday, Could 26, 2026 |
| Eid Al Adha | Wednesday, Could 27, 2026 |
- All dates are topic to moon sighting and will shift by someday.
Why Do Ramadan and Eid Dates Change Every 12 months?
The Islamic calendar is lunar-based and consists of 12 months and 354 or 355 days — round 10 to 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. This causes Ramadan and Eid dates to shift earlier every year by about 10 days.
