Ramadan 2026
📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
📝 About Ramadan 2026
The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan commemorates the month in which the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Jibril. From dawn to sunset, approximately 1.8 billion Muslims abstain from food, water, and smoking — a practice called sawm, one of the Five Pillars of Islam — focusing on prayer, Quran recitation, and charitable giving. The pre-dawn meal (suhoor) and evening meal (iftar) become communal events, with mosques hosting large gatherings. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Ramadan shifts approximately 11 days earlier each Gregorian year, cycling through all seasons over 33 years. The final nights include Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power), believed to be when prayers are especially powerful.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Wednesday
- Days Remaining
- 0
- Category
- Religious
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 0 days until Ramadan 2026 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Ramadan 2026 is on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan commemorates the month in which the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Jibril. From dawn to sunset, approximately 1.8 billion Muslims abstain from food, water, and smoking — a practice called sawm, one of the Five Pillars of Islam — focusing on prayer, Quran recitation, and charitable giving. The pre-dawn meal (suhoor) and evening meal (iftar) become communal events, with mosques hosting large gatherings. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Ramadan shifts approximately 11 days earlier each Gregorian year, cycling through all seasons over 33 years. The final nights include Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power), believed to be when prayers are especially powerful.
Ramadan 2026 falls on a Wednesday.