Ramadan 2027 expected to begin around 8 February — what it means for travel

Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on or around Monday 8 February 2027, with Eid al-Fitr expected on or around Tuesday 9 March 2027. These are the expected dates from the Umm al-Qura calendar; in Somalia the start of each month follows the moon sighting announced locally, so either date can move by a day.

What it means for flights

• Flights fill up before Eid. Many families fly home to Mogadishu for the last days of Ramadan and Eid. If you are travelling in late February or early March 2027, book early.
• Return flights are busy right after Eid — allow extra time at the airport in the days after Eid al-Fitr.
• Many travellers also go on Umrah during Ramadan, so flights to and from Jeddah are in demand.

In Mogadishu during Ramadan

• Roads are busiest in the hour before iftar. Plan airport runs around it with our leave-for-the-airport planner.
• During Ramadan our homepage shows today's iftar (maghrib) and suhoor (fajr) times. Daily times are always on prayer times for Mogadishu.
• Check the public holidays page for the Eid holidays, when offices and banks close.

For fasting while travelling, what to expect at the airport and Eid etiquette, read our full Ramadan & Eid travel guide.