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First Day of Ramadan 2026 in Malaysia

Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a time when Muslims around the world focus on prayer, fasting, giving to charity, and religious devotion. The last third of Ramadan is a particularly holy period, as it commemorates when the Koran's (Qu'ran) first verses were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Mohammad or Muhammed).

Is First Day of Ramadan a Public Holiday?

First Day of Ramadan is a public holiday in Johor, Kedah, and Malacca, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

The month of Ramadan begins when the Waxing Crescent Moon can be observed in the evening sky.

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First Day of Ramadan Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type Area
2020 Fri Apr 24 First Day of Ramadan State Holiday JHR, KDH, MLK
2021 Tue Apr 13 First Day of Ramadan State Holiday JHR, KDH, MLK
2022 Sun Apr 3 First Day of Ramadan State Holiday JHR, KDH, MLK
2023 Thu Mar 23 First Day of Ramadan State Holiday JHR, KDH, MLK
2024 Tue Mar 12 First Day of Ramadan State Holiday JHR, KDH, MLK
2025 Sun Mar 2 First Day of Ramadan State Holiday JHR, KDH, MLK
2026 Thu Feb 19 First Day of Ramadan (Tentative Date) State Holiday JHR, KDH, MLK
2027 Mon Feb 8 First Day of Ramadan (Tentative Date) State Holiday JHR, KDH, MLK
2028 Fri Jan 28 First Day of Ramadan (Tentative Date) State Holiday JHR, KDH, MLK
2029 Tue Jan 16 First Day of Ramadan (Tentative Date) State Holiday JHR, KDH, MLK
2030 Sun Jan 6 First Day of Ramadan (Tentative Date) State Holiday JHR, KDH, MLK
2030 Thu Dec 26 First Day of Ramadan (Tentative Date) State Holiday JHR, KDH, MLK

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