Rajab 1448, Shaban 1448
January 2027
- Isra and Miraj Tue 5 Jan
- Mid-Shaban (Shab-e-Barat) Sat 23 Jan
Muslim holidays 2027, for schools and workplaces
Every Islamic holiday in 2027 with its expected date, what Muslims do on it, and whether staff or students usually ask for time off. Add them all to your calendar in one tap, or print the list.
Next Muslim holidayIsra and Miraj, Tuesday 5 January 2027
Every date below is the expected date by the Umm al-Qura calendar. Local moon sighting can move it by a day.
| Holiday | Expected date, 2027 | What happens | Time off? | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isra and Miraj27 Rajab 1448 | Tuesday 5 JanuaryMay vary by a day | Marks the Night Journey of the Prophet ﷺ to Jerusalem and his ascent through the heavens. The night is the evening of Monday 4 January. Some Muslims gather for talks; many do nothing special. | Rarely. A public holiday in some Muslim-majority countries. | |
| Mid-Shaban (Shab-e-Barat)15 Shaban 1448 | Saturday 23 JanuaryMay vary by a day | A night of prayer for many South Asian families, the evening of Friday 22 January. Others do not mark it. | Rarely. Some may ask for a late start the next morning. | |
| Ramadan1 to 29 or 30 Ramadan 1448 | Mon 8 Feb to Mon 8 MarOr a day later by local sighting | A month of fasting from dawn to sunset, every day, with night prayers (taraweeh). Daily life goes on: people work and study while fasting. | Usually not leave, but flexible hours help: a quiet place to pray, no lunch meetings, an early finish near sunset, and care with sport and exams. | |
| Laylat al-Qadr (27th night)The night before 27 Ramadan 1448 | Friday 5 MarchThe evening, after sunset | The most hoped-for of the odd nights in the last ten, from sunset this evening to dawn. Many stay up in prayer. | Some take leave in the last ten days, or ask for a late start after the 27th night. | |
| Eid al-Fitr1 Shawwal 1448 | Tuesday 9 MarchOr a day later by local sighting | The festival at the end of Ramadan: a morning prayer, charity for the poor, family visits and food. It may be Wednesday 10 March instead. | Yes. Most Muslims take the day off. Let them book both possible days, since the date is confirmed only the night before. | |
| Day of Arafah9 Dhul Hijjah 1448 | Saturday 15 MayMay vary by a day | The central day of Hajj. Muslims not on Hajj are encouraged to fast. | Rarely; it is a Saturday in 2027. Those fasting may want a lighter day. | |
| Eid al-Adha10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 | Sun 16 May to Wed 19 MayOr a day later by local sighting | The festival of the sacrifice: a morning prayer, qurbani (sacrifice of an animal, often arranged through a charity), meat shared with family and the poor. It may be Monday 17 May instead. | Yes. Eid is a Sunday in 2027, so many will ask for Monday 17 May off as well. | |
| Islamic New Year 14491 Muharram 1449 | Sunday 6 JuneMay vary by a day | The start of the Hijri year. Low-key for most Muslims: no set rituals. | Rarely. A public holiday in some Muslim-majority countries. | |
| Ashura10 Muharram 1449 | Tuesday 15 JuneMay vary by a day | Sunni Muslims often fast this day with the 9th or 11th (Mon 14 Jun or Wed 16 Jun). Shia Muslims mourn the martyrdom of Imam Husayn at Karbala. | Some Shia Muslims ask for the day off for mourning gatherings. Others may be fasting. | |
| Mawlid (12 Rabi al-Awwal)12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 | Saturday 14 AugustMay vary by a day | Many Muslims mark the Prophet's ﷺ birth with gatherings and poetry; others do not celebrate it. | Rarely in the West. A public holiday in many Muslim-majority countries. | |
| Isra and Miraj27 Rajab 1449 | Saturday 25 DecemberMay vary by a day | The Night Journey again, as the lunar year has moved on: the evening of Friday 24 December, Christmas Eve, with the day on Christmas Day. | Rarely. |
Month by month
Shaban 1448, Ramadan 1448
February 2027
- Ramadan Mon 8 Feb
Ramadan 1448, Shawwal 1448
March 2027
- Ramadan continues Mon 1 Mar
- Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) Fri 5 Mar
- Eid al-Fitr Tue 9 Mar
Shawwal 1448, Dhul Qadah 1448
April 2027
- No major Islamic holiday
Dhul Qadah 1448, Dhul Hijjah 1448
May 2027
- Dhul Hijjah begins Fri 7 May
- Day of Arafah Sat 15 May
- Eid al-Adha Sun 16 May to Wed 19 May
Dhul Hijjah 1448, Muharram 1449
June 2027
- Islamic New Year 1449 Sun 6 Jun
- Ashura Tue 15 Jun
Muharram 1449, Safar 1449
July 2027
- No major Islamic holiday
Safar 1449, Rabi al-Awwal 1449
August 2027
- Mawlid (12 Rabi al-Awwal) Sat 14 Aug
Rabi al-Awwal 1449, Rabi al-Thani 1449
September 2027
- No major Islamic holiday
Jumada al-Ula 1449, Jumada al-Akhirah 1449
October 2027
- No major Islamic holiday
Jumada al-Akhirah 1449, Rajab 1449
November 2027
- No major Islamic holiday
Rajab 1449, Shaban 1449
December 2027
- Isra and Miraj Sat 25 Dec
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Guide
Planning around Islamic holidays, a guide for teachers and employers
The two holidays most Muslims take time off for are Eid al-Fitr, expected on Tuesday 9 March 2027, and Eid al-Adha, expected on Sunday 16 May 2027. The month of Ramadan, from Monday 8 February to Monday 8 March, is not a holiday but changes the daily rhythm of fasting staff and students. The other days in the table are marked by some Muslims and rarely need leave.
Why the dates move, and may change by a day
Islamic holidays follow the lunar Hijri calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so each holiday comes about 11 days earlier every year. Each month begins with the new crescent moon. The dates here follow Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar, but many communities wait for a local sighting, so Eid can fall a day later and is often confirmed only the evening before. For Eid al-Fitr 2027 a day later is quite likely, because the crescent will be very young on the evening of 8 March. The kindest policy is to let people book both possible days and release the one they do not need.
Ramadan in school and at work
- Fasting means no food or drink, including water, from dawn to sunset. In February and March 2027 that is roughly 11 to 13 hours in North America and the UK.
- Offer a quiet room for prayer and a place away from food at lunchtime. Avoid lunch meetings and team meals where you can, or move them to after sunset (iftar).
- Energy is often lower in the afternoon. Morning slots suit important meetings and exams.
- Children below puberty are not required to fast, though many try a few days. Be flexible with PE and outdoor sport for those who fast.
- Some people take leave in the last ten nights, from Saturday 27 February, which many spend in night prayer.
Hanafi position
Fasting Ramadan is obligatory (fard) on every adult, sane Muslim who is not ill, travelling, pregnant or nursing with a risk, or in her period; those excused make up the days later. The Eid prayer is wajib on men for whom Jumuah is obligatory, which is one reason people ask for the morning of Eid off.1
Other madhhabs
- Shafi'i, Maliki
- Fasting is the same. The Eid prayer is a confirmed sunnah.
- Hanbali
- Fasting is the same. The Eid prayer is a communal obligation.
Eid: what time off people need
The Eid prayer is in the morning, usually between 7 and 10 am, followed by family visits and a meal. One day off covers it for most people. Eid al-Adha also involves qurbani, the sacrifice of a sheep, goat or a share of a cow, which in the West is usually arranged through a charity or farm, so it rarely needs more time. In 2027 Eid al-Adha falls on a Sunday, so expect requests for Monday 17 May, especially where the local community celebrates that day. New York City public schools, among others, close on both Eids.
Friday prayers every week
Jumuah, the Friday midday prayer, is obligatory for Muslim men and takes about 30 to 60 minutes with travel, between about 12:30 and 2 pm depending on the season. A longer Friday lunch break is the most common request you will get all year.
Muslim holidays around Christmas
In 2027 the 27th of Rajab, the date many Muslims mark as Isra and Miraj, falls on Christmas Day, Saturday 25 December, with its night on Christmas Eve. It is not a day that needs leave. Muslims do not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday, though many enjoy the time with family and are glad to be wished well.
Greetings
"Eid Mubarak" (blessed Eid) is the greeting for both Eids, and "Ramadan Mubarak" or "Ramadan Kareem" at the start of Ramadan. Anyone can say them, and they are always welcome.
- Al-Marghinani, al-Hidayah, Kitab al-Sawm and Bab Salat al-Idayn. The other madhhabs' positions are summarised from their standard manuals.
The rulings on this page are pending review by the scholars on our team.
Questions
Good to know
What are the Muslim holidays in 2027?
The main ones are Ramadan (Monday 8 February to Monday 8 March), Eid al-Fitr (Tuesday 9 March) and Eid al-Adha (Sunday 16 May). Others are Isra and Miraj (5 January and 25 December), mid-Shaban (23 January), the Islamic New Year (6 June), Ashura (15 June) and the Mawlid (14 August).
Are there Muslim holidays in June 2027?
Yes. The Islamic New Year 1449 is expected on Sunday 6 June 2027 and Ashura on Tuesday 15 June 2027. Neither usually needs time off, though some Shia Muslims ask for Ashura.
Is there a Muslim holiday around Christmas 2027?
Yes. 27 Rajab 1449, the date many mark as Isra and Miraj, falls on Saturday 25 December 2027. It does not usually need time off.
Which Muslim holidays need time off?
Mainly Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha: one day each for most people. Ramadan is not a holiday, but flexible hours help those who are fasting.
Why can't Muslims give the exact Eid date in advance?
The month starts with the sighting of the new crescent moon, and many communities wait for that sighting. So Eid can move by a day and is often confirmed only the evening before.
Is there an Islamic holiday in January 2027?
Isra and Miraj is expected on Tuesday 5 January 2027 and mid-Shaban on Saturday 23 January 2027. Neither is usually a day off in the West.