Ramadan 2027 in South Africa: Expected Start Date, Eid al-Fitr and Moon Sighting
Ramadan 2027 Expected Dates
All dates are expected dates. They depend on the sighting of the new moon in South Africa.
| Event | Expected date |
|---|---|
| Moon sighting for Ramadan | Evening of Sunday, 7 February 2027 |
| First fast (1 Ramadan 1448) | Monday, 8 February 2027 |
| Last ten nights begin | After sunset on Saturday, 27 February 2027 |
| 27th night | After sunset on Friday, 5 March 2027 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday, 9 March or Wednesday, 10 March 2027 |
Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days. If it starts on 8 February and lasts 29 days, Eid al-Fitr is on 9 March. If it lasts 30 days, Eid is on 10 March.
Who Announces the Start of Ramadan in South Africa?
The start and end of Ramadan are confirmed after the new moon is seen. In South Africa, the announcements come from bodies such as:
- the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) Central Hilaal Committee,
- the Jamiatul Ulama South Africa, and
- the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) Crescent Observers Society.
The announcement is usually made on the evening of the sighting. Your local mosque will also share it.
Ramadan 2026 for Comparison
In 2026, Ramadan started in South Africa on Thursday, 19 February, and Eid al-Fitr was celebrated on Saturday, 21 March 2026. Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier every year, because the Islamic calendar follows the moon.
Is Eid a Public Holiday in South Africa?
No. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are not official public holidays in South Africa. If you want the day off, ask your employer early and apply for leave.
Ramadan 2027 falls during school Term 1, which runs from 13 January to 19 March 2027. Eid al-Fitr on 9 or 10 March 2027 is a normal school day, so speak to your child’s school if your family will be celebrating. See the 2027 school calendar.
Fasting Times During Ramadan 2027
Ramadan 2027 falls in the South African summer, so the fasting days are long. Sehri (the meal before dawn) and iftar (breaking the fast at sunset) times differ from city to city. Use the timetable from your local mosque or Islamic council for your area.
Eid al-Adha 2027
Eid al-Adha is expected around Sunday, 16 May 2027, also subject to moon sighting. See all the expected Islamic dates for the year in our Islamic calendar 2027 for South Africa.
Ramadan 2027 Questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in South Africa?
It is expected to start on Monday, 8 February 2027, if the new moon is seen on Sunday evening, 7 February. Otherwise the first fast is on Tuesday, 9 February.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in South Africa?
It is expected on Tuesday, 9 March or Wednesday, 10 March 2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Is Eid a public holiday in South Africa?
No. Eid is not an official public holiday in South Africa.
How long is Ramadan 2027?
Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on when the next new moon is seen.
Who confirms Ramadan dates in South Africa?
Moon-sighting bodies such as the UUCSA Central Hilaal Committee, Jamiatul Ulama South Africa and the MJC Crescent Observers Society.
More: South Africa public holidays 2027 and Easter weekend 2027.