The UAE Just Confirmed Official Dates For Ramadan 2026!

It’s finally that time of the year! The most awaited Ramadan dates have been announced and clearly none of us could keep calm.

The UAE’s Presidential Court confirmed that Wednesday, February 18, will mark the first day of the holy month

Following the official moon sighting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday evening (29th of Shaaban 1447 AH).

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The moon has been sighted

In an official statement, the Presidential Court shared that the Moon Sighting Committee, under the UAE Council for Fatwa, confirmed the sighting of the Ramadan crescent.

Which means, no more “is it tomorrow?” group chat debates.

It’s locked in. Wednesday, February 18, is Day 1.

On the blessed occasion, heartfelt congratulations were extended by the UAE leaders including Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

نبارك لشعب الإمارات ولجميع الشعوب العربية والإسلامية شهر رمضان المبارك …
شهر كريم وموسم فضيل.. شهر الخير والعطاء وصلة الأرحام واجتماع الأسر وتطهير النفوس..

نسأل الله أن يعيده علينا وعليكم ونحن في أمن وأمان وسلامة وإسلام .. وتقبل الله منا ومنكم صالح الأعمال .

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 17, 2026

Fazza confirmed it all

If you were on Instagram earlier, you probably had a feeling it was coming.

Ahead of the official confirmation, Dubai’s Crown Prince Hamdan shared a Ramadan Mubarak post, and honestly, that was enough for most people to start planning Suhoor menus.

Fazza also shared a heartfelt message and people were already out there announcing that Ramadan’s coming soon.

 

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A month of reflection and community

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the holiest time of the year.

It commemorates the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him), with Laylat Al Qadr observed during the final ten nights.

The month lasts either 29 or 30 days, depending on the next crescent sighting. Astronomical forecasts suggest Ramadan 2026 is likely to be 29 days, but as always, we wait for official confirmation closer to the end.

And then comes Eid

Looking ahead, Eid Al Fitr is expected to begin on Friday, March 20, according to astronomical predictions. Just like the start of Ramadan, the exact date will depend on the Shawwal crescent sighting.

Eid morning prayers, family visits, charity, gatherings and nationwide celebrations will follow.

For now, Dubai is officially in Ramadan mode. Slower mornings, busier nights, full Iftar tables and that unmatched sense of togetherness.

Ramadan Mubarak, Dubai!

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