Ramadan 2027 Calendar UK: Dates, Sehri and Iftar Timetable, Laylatul Qadr and Eid

Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, with the first taraweeh on the evening of Sunday 7 February, subject to moon sighting. It will last 29 or 30 days, and Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March. In London, the first fast runs from 05:34 to 17:02 — about 11 hours 28 minutes.

That’s the short answer. The rest of this Ramadan 2027 calendar gives you the day-by-day sehri and iftar timetable for London and Manchester, key times for Birmingham, Bradford and Glasgow, the Makkah timetable, every odd night of the last ten, and a straight explanation of why your mosque might start or finish on a different day from your cousin’s.

We’re a Manchester-based Umrah agency. Every winter our WhatsApp fills up with the same questions — “Is it definitely the 8th?”, “Which nights should we be in Makkah?”, “Is it worth going in half term?” — so we’ve answered all of them here, in one place, without the fluff.

Ramadan 2027 at a Glance: Key Dates

The start of Ramadan 1448 AH is fairly settled. The end is not. Here’s every date worth putting in your diary, with the confidence level we’d honestly give each one.

One thing jumps out straight away. The whole month sits inside the UK’s GMT period — British Summer Time starts on 28 March 2027, almost three weeks after Eid — so there’s no clock change to throw your sehri alarm off halfway through the month. Small mercy, but a real one.

When Does Ramadan 2027 Start in the UK?

Most UK mosques are expected to start fasting on Monday 8 February 2027, with taraweeh beginning after Isha on Sunday 7 February. Saudi Arabia’s Umm al-Qura calendar already lists 1 Ramadan 1448 as 8 February, and the astronomy backs it up.

Here’s why. The new moon (the astronomical conjunction) happens on Saturday 6 February 2027 at 15:56 UTC. That evening, the crescent is too young to be seen anywhere on Earth. By the evening of Sunday 7 February it’s a little over a day old, sitting roughly 8 to 10 degrees above the western horizon at sunset across North Africa, Saudi Arabia and the UK. Clear skies in Morocco or a decent UK evening should be enough.

So the three big groups — mosques that follow Saudi Arabia, mosques that follow Morocco or the nearest Muslim country, and mosques that require a sighting in the UK itself — should all land on the same Monday. That doesn’t happen every year. In 2026, for example, Saudi Arabia began Ramadan on Wednesday 18 February while some UK local-sighting groups expected Thursday 19 February.

Is a split still possible in 2027? Yes, but it’s unlikely. The one realistic scenario is thick cloud over the whole of Britain on 7 February combined with a mosque that only accepts UK sightings. In that case, that mosque would begin on Tuesday 9 February.

How UK Mosques Decide the Start of Ramadan

There’s no single national authority for Ramadan in Britain. Your mosque will almost certainly use one of these four methods.

1. Following Saudi Arabia

The mosque announces whatever the Saudi Supreme Court declares on the evening of the 29th. Many British Bengali, Arab and Somali communities follow this approach.

2. Following Morocco or the Nearest Muslim Country

Mosques combine reports from UK sighters with sightings confirmed in Morocco, on the basis that Britain shares Morocco’s horizon more closely than Makkah’s.

3. Strict Local Sighting

Only a crescent seen with the eye inside the UK counts. If British skies are cloudy on the 29th, these mosques complete 30 days.

4. Astronomical Calculation

The date is fixed in advance by astronomical rules, which is how many Turkish-run mosques work.

None of these is “wrong”. They’re different scholarly positions with long histories behind them. Our advice, for what it’s worth: follow your local mosque, fast with your community, and stay out of the family WhatsApp group arguments.

When Does Ramadan 2027 End? Eid al-Fitr 2027 Explained

Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on Tuesday 9 March (Saudi Umm al-Qura calendar) or Wednesday 10 March (sighting-based), with UK local-sighting mosques most likely to celebrate on Wednesday 10 March. This is the date to keep flexible.

The reason is unusual, and it’s worth understanding. The next new moon falls on Monday 8 March 2027 at about 09:30 UTC. On the evening of 8 March — the 29th of Ramadan if the month starts on the 8th of February — the crescent is only around six hours old at Makkah sunset. It sits about 1 degree above the horizon and sets roughly eight minutes after the sun. Astronomers expect it to be invisible everywhere in the world that evening, even with a telescope.

Saudi Arabia’s pre-calculated Umm al-Qura calendar still marks 1 Shawwal as Tuesday 9 March, because its rule only asks whether the moon sets after the sun — not whether anyone can actually see it. Countries and mosques that need a genuine sighting will complete 30 days of fasting and celebrate Eid on Wednesday 10 March.

Our honest read: a split Eid in 2027 is more likely than not. Saudi-following mosques could pray Eid on the Tuesday and local-sighting mosques on the Wednesday. Eid isn’t a UK bank holiday either, so if you work, ask your manager now for flexibility across both days. You’ll thank yourself in March.

Ramadan 2027 Timetable UK: Sehri and Iftar Times

Before the Ramadan 2027 calendar tables, a quick note on how we calculated them, because it matters more than most timetables admit.

How These Sehri and Iftar Times Are Calculated

Sehri (End of Suhoor)

Sehri ends at Fajr, calculated with the sun 18 degrees below the horizon. This is the stricter, earlier dawn time used by many UK mosques. Times are rounded down to the minute, to stay on the safe side.

Iftar

Iftar is at Maghrib, which is sunset, rounded up to the next minute. All UK times are GMT, because no clock change happens during Ramadan 2027.

Why Your Mosque’s Timetable May Differ

Some mosques use a different dawn angle or add a safety margin before Fajr. That can move sehri by up to 20 minutes in either direction. So treat these tables as a reliable guide, and if your local mosque’s printed timetable differs, follow the mosque.

What Is Imsak?

Imsak is a precautionary time, usually 5 to 10 minutes before Fajr, that some timetables print so people stop eating a little early. It isn’t a separate prayer time. Our tables show Fajr itself, so if your mosque prints imsak, it will look earlier than ours.

The 30th day only applies if your mosque completes 30 days of fasting. If Eid falls on Tuesday 9 March, your last fast is Monday 8 March.

London Ramadan 2027 Timetable

London: First Ten Days (Rahmah): 8–17 February

London: Middle Ten Days (Maghfirah): 18–27 February

London: Last Ten Days (Itq min an-Nar): 28 February – 9 March

Day 30 applies only if your mosque completes 30 fasts (Eid on Wednesday 10 March).

London’s first fast is about 11 hours 28 minutes. By the 29th day it’s grown to roughly 13 hours 14 minutes, with sehri moving almost a full hour earlier across the month while iftar gets later by about 51 minutes.

Manchester Ramadan 2027 Timetable

Manchester: First Ten Days (Rahmah): 8–17 February

Manchester: Middle Ten Days (Maghfirah): 18–27 February

Manchester: Last Ten Days (Itq min an-Nar): 28 February – 9 March

Day 30 applies only if your mosque completes 30 fasts (Eid on Wednesday 10 March).

Manchester runs a few minutes behind London at both ends of the day. Sehri on the first morning ends at 05:42 and iftar is at 17:05. Our office is in north Manchester, so these are the times our own team will be fasting to.

Birmingham, Bradford and Glasgow: Ramadan 2027 Key Days

Times shown as sehri ends / iftar, GMT.

Glasgow is the interesting one. It has the shortest first fast of any big UK city (about 11 hours 14 minutes) but ends the month with one of the longest, because days lengthen fastest the further north you go in early March.

How Long Will UK Fasts Be in Ramadan 2027?

UK fasts in Ramadan 2027 will last roughly 11 hours 15 minutes to 11 hours 30 minutes on the first day, rising to about 13 hours 15 minutes to 13 hours 20 minutes by the last day. That’s one of the gentlest Ramadans British Muslims have had in years.

If you fasted through the summer Ramadans of the mid-2010s, you’ll remember 18- and 19-hour days in the north of England and Scotland. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier each year. Ramadan 2028 is expected to begin on Friday 28 January 2028, so the next few years stay short and cold.

Laylatul Qadr 2027: The Odd Nights of the Last Ten

If Ramadan 2027 starts on Monday 8 February, the 27th night falls on the evening of Friday 5 March 2027, and the last ten nights begin on the evening of Saturday 27 February. The other odd nights are 27 February, 1 March, 3 March and 7 March.

Here’s the bit people get wrong every single year, and it’s the part of any Ramadan 2027 calendar worth reading twice. An Islamic night begins at sunset, before the day that shares its number. So the “27th night” isn’t the night after the 27th fast — it’s the night before it. Get this mixed up and you’ll be praying your hardest on the 28th.

Allah describes Laylatul Qadr as “better than a thousand months” (Surah al-Qadr, 97:3). The Prophet ﷺ told us to seek it in the odd nights of the last ten (Sahih al-Bukhari 2017) — not only the 27th. So if you can only take a few days off work, the five odd nights above are where we’d put them.

If you’re doing i’tikaf in a UK mosque, the tradition is to enter before Maghrib on the 20th of Ramadan. In 2027 that’s Saturday 27 February (or Sunday 28 February if your mosque starts a day late).

Ramadan 2027 in Makkah: Times, Weather and What to Expect

Fasting in Makkah during Ramadan 2027 will last about 12 hours 38 minutes on the first day and about 13 hours 10 minutes by the end, with daytime highs of 33°C in February and 35°C in March. Makkah is three hours ahead of the UK (Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3).

Makkah times use the Umm al-Qura convention (dawn at 18.5 degrees), the same calendar Saudi Arabia uses to fix its Ramadan 2027 calendar in advance. Expect the Haram’s own announcements to differ by a minute or two.

What a Ramadan Day Looks Like in the Haram

Iftar in Masjid al-Haram

Iftar in the Haram is something you never forget. Thousands of plastic sheets are rolled out across the courtyards, dates and Zamzam come round, and the whole mosque goes quiet for a moment when the adhan for Maghrib starts.

Isha and Taraweeh

In Ramadan, Isha in Makkah is usually around two hours after Maghrib, so taraweeh tends to run from roughly 20:30 into the late evening. Arrive early: once the mosque fills, late arrivals pray in the courtyards and streets.

Tahajjud in the Last Ten Nights

In the last ten nights, a second night prayer (tahajjud or qiyam) is added. In Ramadan 2026 it started at about 12:45 am in Masjid al-Haram and about 12:30 am in Masjid an-Nabawi. Expect something similar in 2027, and expect the crowds to peak on the 27th night.

Rules That Affect UK Pilgrims in Ramadan

These come from the Saudi rules in force in 2026. The 1448 Ramadan rules are usually confirmed a few weeks before the month starts, so we’ll update this section then.

Nusuk Permit for Umrah

You need a valid Umrah permit from the Nusuk app to enter the Mataf, the area around the Kaaba, for Umrah.

One Umrah Permit per Person in Ramadan

Since 2024, permits for a second Umrah haven’t been issued during the holy month, so plan your main Umrah carefully.

Rawdah Visits in Madinah

Rawdah visits are booked through Nusuk, and recent guidance has limited them to one visit every 365 days.

I’tikaf Inside the Haramain

Official registration in 2026 was limited to Saudi nationals and residence-permit holders aged 18 and over, so don’t plan a trip around formal i’tikaf in the Haram.

Umrah in Ramadan 2027: A Planning Guide for UK Pilgrims

Umrah in Ramadan is equal in reward to Hajj, according to the hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari (1782) and Sahih Muslim (1256) — but it doesn’t replace the obligatory Hajj. That single hadith is why Ramadan is the busiest, most expensive month of the Umrah year.

If you’re thinking about Ramadan 2027, the honest truth is that October to December 2026 is when the good rooms and sensible flights go. After that, you’re mostly choosing from what’s left.

First Ten, Middle Ten or Last Ten: Which Block Should You Pick?

The First Ten Days

For first-timers, elderly parents and anyone on a tighter budget, the first ten days are the sweet spot. The Haram is busy but manageable, the hotels are calmer, and you still get the full Ramadan atmosphere.

The Middle Ten Days

For families with school-age children, the middle ten lines up neatly with February half term, so you won’t need to take children out of school.

The Last Ten Nights

The last ten is for people who want Laylatul Qadr in Makkah and accept that they’ll pay for it. Hotels near the Haram can charge two to three times their off-peak rate on those nights.

Not sure which block fits your family and budget? Send us your dates on WhatsApp and we’ll price all three for you.

Ramadan 2027 Umrah Booking Timeline

1. October–November 2026: decide which ten-day block you want, send passport copies for everyone travelling, and pay your deposit.
2. November–December 2026: lock in flights — Ramadan seats out of Manchester, Heathrow and Birmingham get expensive fast, and the weekend departures go first.
3. December 2026: confirm your Makkah and Madinah hotels and ground transport in Nusuk, because Umrah visas can’t be issued until these bookings are verified.
4. December 2026–January 2027: get your visa issued and have your meningitis ACWY vaccine at least 10 days before you fly.
5. Late January 2027: download the Nusuk app, check your permits and save your Umrah slot.
6. 7 February 2027 onwards: travel, and keep your phone charged — announcements and permit changes come through the app.

Two Saudi deadlines apply to the whole 1448 season: agent-issued Umrah visas stop being issued on 9 March 2027, and the last day pilgrims can enter on an Umrah visa is 23 March 2027. Both fall after Ramadan, but in practice your Ramadan visa needs to be done well before 8 February.

Visa Options for Ramadan 2027 Umrah from the UK

British passport holders can perform Umrah in Ramadan 2027 on an agent-issued Umrah visa, a Saudi tourist eVisa, or the new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa — and all three still need a Nusuk Umrah permit.

If You Hold a British Passport

Agent-Issued Umrah Visa

Booked through a licensed agent, with your hotels confirmed on Nusuk first. This is what most of our pilgrims use, because the agent handles the Nusuk bookings that the visa now depends on.

Key Deadlines for the 1448 Season

Agent-issued Umrah visas stop being issued on 9 March 2027, and the last day to enter Saudi Arabia on one is 23 March 2027. An Umrah visa must also be used within 30 days of being issued.

Saudi Tourist eVisa

Valid for a year, with stays of up to 90 days, and usable for Umrah outside the Hajj season. You’ll still need a Nusuk Umrah permit.

One-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa

Introduced in July 2026. It’s valid for 365 days with up to 90 days’ total stay, needs a Nusuk service package for each entry, and isn’t valid during the Hajj season. Handy if you want to come back in the summer too.

If You Live in the UK on Another Passport

UK residents with Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi or other passports follow the route set by their nationality, not their UK residence. Check with us before you book flights.

Want us to check which visa suits your family? Message our Manchester team on WhatsApp — we usually reply within two hours.

Fasting While Travelling to Makkah

Fasting on the Flight

Travelling is one of the valid reasons for not fasting (Surah al-Baqarah, 2:184–185), and you make the day up later. Plenty of pilgrims still fast on the flight. If you do, your iftar time on the plane follows sunset where the aircraft actually is, not London time or Makkah time — ask your imam how they’d like you to handle it before you fly.

Performing Umrah While Fasting

Once you arrive, think about when you perform your Umrah. In February it’s about 33°C at midday. Doing Tawaf and Sa’i straight after taraweeh, or in the hour after Fajr, is far easier on a fasting body than the afternoon. Have a look at our guide on how to perform Sa’i between Safa and Marwah before you go, and keep our Umrah duas in Arabic, transliteration and English saved on your phone.

Where to Stay in Makkah for Ramadan

Distance is everything in Ramadan. Once the Haram fills for taraweeh, the gates close to new arrivals and you’ll be praying on the street. A hotel within a five-minute walk lets you pop back for sehri, rest between prayers, and still get a place inside. If you’re weighing up the big names on Ibrahim Al Khalil Street, our comparison of three Makkah hotels right next to the Haram walks through the real differences.

For most families, 4-star Umrah packages are the best value in Ramadan. If your budget stretches and you want Laylatul Qadr nights without a 15-minute walk each way, look at our 5-star luxury Umrah packages. Sisters travelling in a group can see our women’s Umrah packages from the UK.

What to Pack for Ramadan Umrah

Pack light clothes for 33°C days and a jumper for the air-conditioned Haram at night — honestly, the cold inside catches everyone out. Bring a small prayer mat, a refillable bottle for Zamzam at iftar, unscented toiletries for ihram, and comfortable sandals you’ve already walked in. Our month-by-month Umrah packing list has the full February and March checklists.

Zakat, Fitrana, Fidya and Kaffarah in Ramadan 2027

Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr) in the UK is usually set at about £5 per person, and it must be paid before the Eid prayer. Here’s how each Ramadan payment works.

Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr)

Every member of the household counts, including children. Some scholars and charities recommend £5 to £7, or £10 to £15 if you value it in barley or dates rather than wheat. Pay it in the last week of Ramadan so it reaches people before Eid.

Fidya

Fidya is typically £3 to £5 for each fast you can’t fast or make up because of long-term illness or old age.

Kaffarah

Kaffarah is usually about £180 for each fast broken deliberately without a valid reason, which covers feeding 60 people.

Zakat

Zakat is due once a year on your own anniversary date, but many families choose to calculate and pay it in Ramadan for the extra reward.

The 2027 amounts are normally confirmed by UK mosques and charities a few weeks before Ramadan, so double-check with your local mosque in early February.

Ramadan 2027 and UK School Half Term

February half term 2027 runs from Monday 15 to Friday 19 February in most English councils, which is days 8 to 12 of Ramadan. That makes Ramadan 2027 one of the rare years where families can do Umrah in Ramadan without pulling children out of school.

Add both weekends and you’ve got an eight-night window, flying out on Saturday 13 and back on Sunday 21 February. It falls in the first-to-middle ten — not the last ten — which also keeps prices lower. A few councils, including some in Yorkshire, run half term a week earlier or later, so check your child’s school calendar before you book anything.

Common Mistakes People Make With a Ramadan Calendar

• Using last year’s timetable. Some pages still ranking for “Ramadan calendar” are 2026 timetables with the year changed in the title. Check that day one says Monday 8 February.
• Confusing the night with the day. The 27th night is Friday evening, 5 March — not Saturday evening.
• Assuming the Saudi date is your mosque’s date. For the start in 2027 they’ll probably match. For Eid they probably won’t.
• Booking your flight home on Eid morning. If you’re in Makkah for the last ten, don’t fly back on 9 March. Eid in the Haram may be on the Wednesday, and you’ll miss it.
• Forgetting Fitrana until Eid morning. Pay it in the last week so it reaches people in time to use it.

When Is Ramadan 2028?

Ramadan 2028 (1449 AH) is expected to begin on Friday 28 January 2028, with the first taraweeh on Thursday 27 January. It will be roughly 11 days earlier than Ramadan 2027, with UK fasts of around 10 hours 30 minutes to 12 hours 30 minutes. If you can’t make Makkah in 2027, 2028 is another cold-weather, short-fast Ramadan — and the planning starts the same way: early.

How We Put This Ramadan 2027 Calendar Together

We want you to be able to trust every date and time on this page, so here’s exactly where they come from.

Ramadan and Eid Dates

The start and end dates come from Saudi Arabia’s Umm al-Qura calendar, checked against the astronomical new moons (6 February 2027 at 15:56 UTC and 8 March 2027 at about 09:30 UTC) and published crescent-visibility forecasts. Where the calendar and a real sighting are likely to differ, as with Eid al-Fitr 2027, we’ve said so and given both dates.

Sehri and Iftar Times

We calculated every UK time ourselves for each city’s coordinates, using Fajr at 18 degrees below the horizon for sehri and sunset for iftar, in GMT. Makkah times use the Umm al-Qura convention of 18.5 degrees. We then checked our London figures against published London timetables, and they matched to the minute.

Saudi Rules and Umrah Season Dates

Umrah season dates come from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s announcement for the 1448 season. Nusuk, Rawdah and i’tikaf rules reflect what was in force in 2026, and we’ll update them when the 1448 Ramadan rules are published.

Islamic References

Hadith references use the standard numbering of the major collections, and Qur’an references give the surah and verse. For rulings on your own situation, such as fasting while ill or travelling, please speak to a qualified scholar.

When We’ll Update This Page

We’ll review this calendar when the Saudi Ramadan rules are announced in early 2027, again after the Ramadan moon is sighted on 7 February, and after the Shawwal decision on 8 March. The “last updated” date at the top will always show the latest review.

Ramadan 2027 Calendar: Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve grouped the questions we’re asked most often, so you can jump to the part you need.

Ramadan 2027 Dates and Moon Sighting

When does Ramadan 2027 start in the UK?

Ramadan 2027 is expected to start in the UK on Monday 8 February 2027, with the first taraweeh prayer on the evening of Sunday 7 February. The exact date depends on the crescent being sighted on the evening of 7 February, so confirm with your local mosque that weekend.

What is the first day of fasting in Ramadan 2027?

The first fast of Ramadan 2027 is expected on Monday 8 February 2027. Sehri ends at about 05:34 in London and 05:42 in Manchester, and iftar is at about 17:02 in London and 17:05 in Manchester. A small number of strict local-sighting mosques could start on Tuesday 9 February.

When does Ramadan 2027 end?

Ramadan 2027 is expected to end on Monday 8 March (29 days) or Tuesday 9 March (30 days). Saudi Arabia’s Umm al-Qura calendar ends it after 29 days, while mosques that require an actual moon sighting are likely to complete 30 days, because the crescent can’t be seen anywhere on 8 March.

Will the UK and Saudi Arabia start Ramadan 2027 on the same day?

Very probably, yes. The crescent should be visible across North Africa, Saudi Arabia and the UK on the evening of 7 February 2027, so both are expected to begin on Monday 8 February. Eid is where a difference is far more likely, with Tuesday and Wednesday both possible.

Is Ramadan 2027 29 or 30 days?

It depends on how your mosque decides the end of the month. Under Saudi Arabia’s Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 2027 runs for 29 days. Under an actual sighting, it is likely to run for 30 days, because the Shawwal crescent is astronomically invisible on the evening of Monday 8 March 2027.

What Hijri year is Ramadan 2027?

Ramadan 2027 is Ramadan 1448 AH in the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. The month of Sha’ban 1448 begins on about 9 January 2027, Ramadan 1448 on about 8 February, and Shawwal 1448 on 9 or 10 March. The Islamic New Year 1449 is expected on Sunday 6 June 2027.

Why does Ramadan start on a different date every year?

Ramadan moves because the Islamic calendar follows the moon. A lunar year is about 354 or 355 days, roughly 11 days shorter than the solar year, so Ramadan arrives about 11 days earlier each year. Over about 33 years it passes through every season.

When is Ramadan 2028?

Ramadan 2028 is expected to begin on Friday 28 January 2028, with the first taraweeh on the evening of Thursday 27 January, subject to moon sighting. That’s about 11 days earlier than Ramadan 2027, and UK fasts will be slightly shorter again.

Sehri, Iftar and Fasting Hours

How many hours will UK Muslims fast in Ramadan 2027?

UK Muslims will fast for about 11 hours 15 minutes to 11 hours 30 minutes at the start of Ramadan 2027, rising to around 13 hours 15 minutes to 13 hours 20 minutes by the end. Glasgow has the shortest first fast and among the longest last fasts.

What time is sehri in London on the first day of Ramadan 2027?

Sehri ends at about 05:34 in London on Monday 8 February 2027, using the 18-degree dawn calculation. If your mosque adds a precautionary margin (imsak), its timetable may show a time about 10 minutes earlier. Iftar that day is at about 17:02.

What time is iftar in Manchester during Ramadan 2027?

Iftar in Manchester is at about 17:05 on the first day of Ramadan 2027 (Monday 8 February), rising to around 17:43 on 27 February and about 18:00 on Monday 8 March. Iftar is at sunset, so it’s the most consistent time across different mosque timetables.

Why does my mosque timetable show different sehri times?

Mosques use different dawn calculations. The 18-degree method gives an earlier Fajr, while some mosques use 15 degrees, 12 degrees or a fixed adjustment, and many add 5 to 10 minutes of caution for sehri. These choices can move sehri by up to 20 minutes, so follow your local mosque.

Do the clocks change during Ramadan 2027?

No. British Summer Time begins on Sunday 28 March 2027, almost three weeks after Eid al-Fitr, so the whole of Ramadan 2027 stays on Greenwich Mean Time. Your sehri and iftar times move steadily through the month without the sudden one-hour jump that some recent Ramadans had.

Where can I get a printable Ramadan 2027 calendar?

You can print the London and Manchester timetables on this page directly, or save the page as a PDF from your browser. If you need a timetable for another UK city, message us on WhatsApp and our team will send you the times for your area.

Laylatul Qadr, Eid and Other Key Dates

When is Laylatul Qadr 2027?

Laylatul Qadr 2027 is sought in the odd nights of the last ten. If Ramadan starts on 8 February, those are the evenings of 27 February, 1 March, 3 March, 5 March and 7 March 2027. The 27th night, which many Muslims focus on, is the evening of Friday 5 March.

When do the last 10 nights of Ramadan 2027 begin?

The last ten nights of Ramadan 2027 begin at sunset on Saturday 27 February 2027, which is the 21st night, assuming Ramadan starts on 8 February. If your mosque begins on Tuesday 9 February, the last ten nights begin on the evening of Sunday 28 February instead.

When should I start i’tikaf in Ramadan 2027?

Men usually enter i’tikaf before Maghrib on the 20th of Ramadan. In 2027 that is expected to be Saturday 27 February, staying until the Eid moon is announced. Official i’tikaf registration inside Masjid al-Haram has recently been limited to Saudi nationals and residents, so most UK pilgrims do i’tikaf at home.

When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in the UK?

Eid al-Fitr 2027 in the UK is expected on Tuesday 9 March or Wednesday 10 March 2027. Mosques following Saudi Arabia may pray Eid on Tuesday, while local-sighting and Morocco-following mosques are most likely to celebrate on Wednesday 10 March. Keep both days flexible with work and school.

Is Eid al-Fitr 2027 a bank holiday in the UK?

No. Eid al-Fitr isn’t a public or bank holiday anywhere in the UK, so you’ll need to book leave or ask your employer for flexibility. Because Eid 2027 could be Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March, it’s sensible to request both days or agree a flexible arrangement in advance.

Is Ramadan 2027 during the February half term?

Yes, partly. Most English councils have February half term from 15 to 19 February 2027, which is days 8 to 12 of Ramadan. Including the weekends, that gives families an eight-night window for Umrah in Ramadan without taking children out of school. Some councils differ by a week.

When is Eid al-Adha 2027?

Eid al-Adha 2027 is expected on Sunday 16 May 2027, with the Day of Arafah on Saturday 15 May, based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. Hajj 2027 is therefore expected to run from about 14 to 19 May 2027. Umrah visas close weeks earlier, so plan accordingly.

Umrah in Ramadan 2027

Can I perform Umrah during Ramadan 2027?

Yes. The 1448 Umrah season runs from June 2026 to April 2027, so the whole of Ramadan 2027 falls inside it. You’ll need a visa, a Nusuk Umrah permit and confirmed hotels. Only one Umrah permit per person is issued during Ramadan, so plan your main Umrah carefully.

Is Umrah in Ramadan equal to Hajj?

In reward, yes. The Prophet ﷺ said that Umrah in Ramadan is equal to Hajj, as narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari (1782) and Sahih Muslim (1256). Scholars explain that it equals Hajj in reward only, so it doesn’t remove the obligation of Hajj for someone who can afford it.

Which part of Ramadan is best for Umrah in 2027?

The first ten days (8 to 17 February) are best for first-timers, elderly parents and tighter budgets. The middle ten suits families because it overlaps February half term. The last ten (27 February onwards) is best for seeking Laylatul Qadr in Makkah, but it’s the most crowded and the most expensive.

How early should I book Ramadan 2027 Umrah?

Book Ramadan 2027 Umrah by November or December 2026 at the latest. Hotels close to the Haram and weekend flights from UK airports fill first, and your hotels must be confirmed in Nusuk before your visa can be issued. Last-ten-nights packages are best booked straight away.

How much more does Umrah cost in Ramadan?

Umrah in Ramadan costs noticeably more than in quieter months, mostly because of hotels. Rooms near the Haram can cost two to three times their off-peak rate in the last ten nights, while the first ten days are usually the cheapest Ramadan option. Message us on WhatsApp for current Ramadan 2027 prices.

What is the last date to enter Saudi Arabia for Umrah in 2027?

The last date for pilgrims to enter Saudi Arabia on an Umrah visa in the 1448 season is 23 March 2027, and all Umrah pilgrims must leave by 7 April 2027. Agent-issued Umrah visas stop being issued on 9 March 2027, before the Hajj season begins.

Do I need the Nusuk app for Umrah in Ramadan 2027?

Yes. You need a valid Umrah permit from the Nusuk app to perform Umrah and enter the Mataf around the Kaaba. Nusuk is also how you book your Rawdah visit in Madinah, which is limited to once every 365 days. Download it and register before you fly.

Can British citizens use a tourist visa for Umrah in Ramadan?

Yes. British passport holders can use the Saudi tourist eVisa for Umrah outside the Hajj season, and Ramadan 2027 falls outside it. You’ll still need a Nusuk Umrah permit, and you’re responsible for your own hotels and transport unless you book them as a package.

What is the new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa?

It’s a Saudi Umrah visa introduced in July 2026 that’s valid for 365 days and allows several entries, with a total stay of up to 90 days. Each entry needs a Nusuk service package, it isn’t valid during the Hajj season, and you still need a Nusuk Umrah permit.

What is the weather like in Makkah during Ramadan 2027?

Makkah is warm and dry in Ramadan 2027, with average highs of about 33°C in February and 35°C in March, and night-time lows of around 20°C to 22°C. Rain is rare. The Haram’s air conditioning can feel cold at night, so pack a light jumper.

How long is the fast in Makkah in Ramadan 2027?

The fast in Makkah lasts about 12 hours 38 minutes on the first day of Ramadan 2027 and around 13 hours 10 minutes by the end. Sehri ends at about 05:37 and iftar is at about 18:15 on the first day, local time (three hours ahead of the UK).

Do I have to fast while travelling to Makkah?

No. Travelling is a valid reason not to fast, based on Surah al-Baqarah (2:184–185), and missed days are made up later. Many pilgrims still choose to fast on the flight. If you do, break your fast at sunset where the aircraft is, and ask your imam beforehand if unsure.

Can women travel for Umrah in Ramadan without a mahram?

Under current Saudi rules, women aged 18 and over can perform Umrah without a mahram, including in Ramadan. Many sisters choose a women’s group so they have company and a female-friendly schedule. Scholarly opinions on travelling without a mahram differ, so speak to a scholar you trust.

Fitrana, Fidya and Kaffarah

How much is Fitrana in the UK for 2027?

Fitrana in the UK is usually set at about £5 per person, with some mosques and charities recommending £5 to £7, or £10 to £15 if valued in dates or barley. It must be paid before the Eid prayer. The official 2027 figure is normally confirmed shortly before Ramadan.

How much is Fidya and Kaffarah in the UK?

Fidya in the UK is typically £3 to £5 per fast for someone who can’t fast and can’t make the days up, such as through long-term illness. Kaffarah, for deliberately breaking a fast without a valid reason, is usually about £180 per fast, which covers feeding 60 people.

Planning Umrah in Ramadan 2027? Talk to Us Now

Ramadan 2027 is short, cold and falls neatly across half term — which is exactly why it’s going to be busy. If you want a room you can actually walk back to between taraweeh and sehri, now is the time to sort it out.

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About the Packages Umrah Team

Packages Umrah is a Umrah travel company based at 7 Huxley Avenue, Manchester M8 0SJ. Our team arranges Umrah for British Muslims from every major UK airport, and we speak English and Urdu. Ramadan Umrah is the busiest part of our year, so the advice on this page comes from planning real trips for families, couples and groups, not from guesswork.

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References

• Umm al-Qura calendar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Ramadan and Shawwal 1448 dates).
• Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, 1448 Umrah season calendar (visa issuance, last entry and departure dates).
• Qur’an: Surah al-Qadr 97:3; Surah al-Baqarah 2:184–185.
• Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 1782 and Sahih Muslim 1256 (Umrah in Ramadan); Sahih al-Bukhari 2017 (seeking Laylatul Qadr in the odd nights).
• Our own astronomical calculations for UK and Makkah sehri and iftar times (Fajr 18°, Makkah 18.5°, Maghrib at sunset).

Dates in this Ramadan 2027 calendar are based on the Umm al-Qura calendar and astronomical calculations, and remain subject to moon sighting. Sehri and iftar times are calculated (Fajr at 18°, Maghrib at sunset) and may differ slightly from your local mosque. Saudi rules quoted were in force in 2026; we’ll update this page when the 1448 Ramadan rules are announced.