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Ramadan Start 2026 in United Arab Emirates

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 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

Holiday currently only shown for years 2016–2026.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2016 Mon Jun 6 Ramadan Start Observance
2017 Thu May 25 Ramadan Start Observance
2018 Wed May 16 Ramadan Start Observance
2019 Mon May 6 Ramadan Start Observance
2020 Fri Apr 24 Ramadan Start Observance
2021 Tue Apr 13 Ramadan Start Observance
2022 Sat Apr 2 Ramadan Start Observance
2023 Thu Mar 23 Ramadan Start Observance
2024 Mon Mar 11 Ramadan Start Observance
2025 Sat Mar 1 Ramadan Start Observance
2026 Wed Feb 18 Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) Observance

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.

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