Rajab and Shaban 2026–27: expected dates in Pakistan
Calculated estimates for 1 Rajab 1448 (10 Dec 2026), 1 Shaban (9 Jan 2027) and 1 Ramadan (8 Feb 2027), and why Pakistan's dates follow moon sighting.
These dates come from a calculated calendar, not from a moon-sighting announcement. In Pakistan, the start of each Islamic month is announced by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, so treat everything below as a planning estimate that may move by a day.
Estimated dates
- 1 Rajab 1448
- Thursday 10 December 2026. Calculated estimate. Pakistan's dates depend on moon sighting announced by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee and may differ by a day.
- 1 Shaban 1448
- Saturday 9 January 2027. Calculated estimate. Pakistan's dates depend on moon sighting announced by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee and may differ by a day.
- 1 Ramadan 1448
- Monday 8 February 2027. Calculated estimate. Pakistan's dates depend on moon sighting announced by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee and may differ by a day.
How these dates were calculated
The Gregorian dates above were computed with the Umm al-Qura calendar (the islamic-umalqura calendar built into standard JavaScript Intl date formatting), evaluated in UTC. Umm al-Qura is a calculated calendar published in Saudi Arabia; it is not the method Pakistan uses to announce months.
You can compare against the published Umm al-Qura annual reference linked below. A calculated table is useful for planning leave, study and family routines weeks ahead, but it is not a confirmation.
Why Pakistan's dates can differ
In Pakistan, the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets on the evening of the 29th of the outgoing month to consider moon-sighting reports, and the new month is announced on that basis. If the crescent is not sighted, the month completes 30 days.
This means each date above can arrive one day later (or occasionally earlier) than the calculation. Local announcements, your mosque and national news are the place to confirm.
Islamic dates begin at sunset
An Islamic date begins at sunset on the evening before its Gregorian date. If 1 Ramadan falls on Monday 8 February 2027, the first evening of Ramadan would be Sunday evening, 7 February, and the first fast would be on Monday.
The same applies to nights commonly marked in Rajab and Shaban: a night associated with the 27th or 15th begins on the evening before that daytime date.
Plan with a margin
Leave a day of flexibility either side of any plan that depends on these dates, such as travel, leave from work or a family reading schedule. Start your Quran warm-up on a date that suits you rather than waiting for an exact announcement.
Frequently asked questions
When is 1 Rajab 1448 expected?
The Umm al-Qura calculation gives Thursday 10 December 2026. Pakistan's date depends on the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's moon-sighting announcement and may differ by a day.
When is Ramadan 2027 expected to begin in Pakistan?
The calculated estimate for 1 Ramadan 1448 is Monday 8 February 2027, with the first evening on Sunday 7 February. The confirmed date will be announced after moon sighting.
Are these official Pakistani dates?
No. They are calculated estimates for planning. Official dates in Pakistan follow the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's announcement.
Why does the night come before the date?
An Islamic date begins at sunset, so the evening before a Gregorian date already belongs to the new Islamic date.