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Ramadan Start 2026 in South Africa

Ramadan (also spelled Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a sacred period observed by Muslims worldwide through fasting, prayer, charity, and spiritual reflection.

Is Ramadan Start a Public Holiday?

Ramadan Start is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

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

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Ramadan Start Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Fri Apr 24 Ramadan Start Muslim
2021 Wed Apr 14 Ramadan Start Muslim
2022 Sun Apr 3 Ramadan Start Muslim
2023 Fri Mar 24 Ramadan Start Muslim
2024 Mon Mar 11 Ramadan Start Muslim
2025 Sun Mar 2 Ramadan Start Muslim
2026 Wed Feb 18 Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) Muslim
2027 Mon Feb 8 Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) Muslim
2028 Fri Jan 28 Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) Muslim
2029 Tue Jan 16 Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) Muslim
2030 Sun Jan 6 Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) Muslim
2030 Thu Dec 26 Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) Muslim

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