When Is
Ramadan 2026 in the UK?
In UK, Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday, 17 February 2026, with the first fast on Wednesday, 18 February. It will likely end on Thursday, 19 March 2026, subject to moon sighting.
Ramadan
2026 Appeals
When Are
the Main Rules of Fasting During Ramadan?
Fasting in Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and it’s more than just abstaining from food and drink. From dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib), Muslims must refrain from:
- Eating or drinking
- Smoking
- Engaging in marital relations
- Bad language, arguing, or sinful behaviour
The fast is broken with the Maghrib adhan, often beginning with dates and water, as was the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) is eaten before Fajr, and many choose to delay it as close to dawn as possible. Those unable to fast due to illness or age can offer Fidyah — feeding a poor person for each day missed.
How Long
Are the Fasts in Ramadan 2026?
In the UK, fast lengths vary by location and time of year. Here’s what to expect:
- In London, the daily fast will start around 5:20 AM (Suhoor) and end around 5:30 PM (Iftar) in mid-Ramadan.
- By the end of Ramadan, fasts may stretch a little longer — closer to 13 hours.
Your local mosque will provide exact suhoor and iftar times, which you should follow for accuracy.