Ramadan 2027 Dates & Umrah Booking Calendar for Singapore and Malaysia Pilgrims

Quick Answer: Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin at sunset on Sunday, 7 February 2027, with the first full fasting day on Monday, 8 February, and Eid al-Fitr expected around 9 March 2027. Exact dates depend on official moon sighting. For Singapore and Malaysia pilgrims planning Umrah during Ramadan 2027, the last ten nights fall roughly between 27 February and 8 March 2027, meaning the recommended 6 to 12 month booking window opens now, in the second half of 2026.

If you searched for "Ramadan 2027 Singapore" or "Ramadan 2027 Malaysia," you were probably trying to answer one of two questions: when does it actually start, or when do I need to book my Umrah to be there for it. This guide answers both, using the current best estimate for the Gregorian dates and Glory Travel's own season-by-season booking guidance.

When Does Ramadan 2027 Start?

Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar, which runs roughly 10 to 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year. That means the start date moves earlier every year, and 2027 is no exception. Based on current astronomical calculations, Ramadan 2027 (1448H) is expected to begin at sunset on Sunday, 7 February 2027, with the first day of fasting on Monday, 8 February 2027. The month is expected to last 29 or 30 days, placing Eid al-Fitr around Tuesday, 9 March 2027, though this shifts slightly depending on which day the Shawwal crescent is confirmed.

As with every Islamic month, the final dates are only confirmed once religious authorities in Saudi Arabia, Singapore (MUIS), and Malaysia (JAKIM) officially observe the crescent moon close to the start of the month. Treat the dates above as a reliable planning estimate, not a locked calendar entry, and confirm with your local authority as Ramadan approaches.

Why This Matters for Umrah Planning

Ramadan is the single most in-demand period on the entire Umrah calendar. Hotel rooms within a few hundred metres of the Haram in Makkah sell out first, flight fares climb as seats fill, and the final ten nights, when Laylat al-Qadr falls, are the most competitive window of the year. Glory Travel's own booking guidance sets out how far ahead different travel windows require:

Applied to the expected 2027 dates, here is what that means in real terms.

The Ramadan 2027 Booking Calendar

Last 10 nights of Ramadan 2027 (approx. 27 February to 8 March 2027) Recommended booking window: March 2026 to September 2026. This is the single most sought-after stretch of the Islamic calendar, since it contains Laylat al-Qadr, expected around 5 March 2027. If you want to be in Makkah for these nights specifically, this article's publication date, August 2026, sits right in the middle of your ideal booking window. Waiting until early 2027 to book this period risks losing the closest hotels entirely.

Anytime during Ramadan 2027 (approx. 8 February to 8 March 2027) Recommended booking window: June 2026 to October 2026. If your goal is simply to perform Umrah at some point during the holy month, without needing the final ten nights specifically, you have a slightly wider window, but it still closes months before Ramadan itself begins.

Just after Ramadan (Hari Raya / Syawal period, from approx. 9 March 2027) Recommended booking window: 3 to 6 months ahead, roughly September to December 2026. Demand eases slightly once Eid passes, though flights and hotels around the Syawal period remain busier than an ordinary off-peak week.

The 2026 Visa Requirement That Changes the Timeline

Since the Umrah visa is now tied to confirmed, Nusuk-verified accommodation and transport bookings, your hotel and transfer reservations are effectively part of the visa application itself, not something arranged afterward. This makes early booking doubly important heading into Ramadan 2027: your visa cannot be processed until those bookings exist, so anyone who delays compresses hotel booking, transport arrangement, and visa processing into the same narrow window, right when demand and prices are at their highest.

Planning from Singapore

Singapore pilgrims travelling for Ramadan Umrah should build in extra lead time for MUIS-related documentation and any employer leave approval, since the last ten nights of Ramadan 2027 fall across late February into early March, a period with no school holiday overlap in Singapore's 2026/2027 calendar, meaning working adults will likely need to plan annual leave around specific dates rather than a fixed break.

Planning from Malaysia

Malaysian pilgrims have an additional seasonal consideration: Ramadan 2027 falls entirely within February and early March, outside Malaysia's standard school holiday windows, so families travelling with school-age children should confirm leave arrangements with schools well ahead of the trip, particularly for the last ten nights.

A Simple Rule for Ramadan 2027

If the last ten nights matter to you, and for many pilgrims they do, given the significance of Laylat al-Qadr, the honest answer is: start the booking conversation now. Hotels near the Haram for this specific window will be the first inventory to disappear, often 12 months or more before the date itself, and the 2026 visa rule means your accommodation booking and your visa application move together, not separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Ramadan 2027 start? 

Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin at sunset on Sunday, 7 February 2027, with the first day of fasting on Monday, 8 February 2027, subject to official moon sighting.

When is Eid al-Fitr 2027? 

Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected around Tuesday, 9 March 2027, depending on whether Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days.

When should I book Umrah for the last ten nights of Ramadan 2027? 

At least 6 to 12 months ahead, meaning the ideal booking window runs from March 2026 through September 2026.

Is Ramadan 2027 during Singapore or Malaysia school holidays? 

No. Based on current 2026/2027 school calendars, Ramadan 2027 falls in February and early March, outside the standard school holiday windows in both countries, so working parents should plan leave separately.

Why does the Umrah visa rule affect my Ramadan 2027 booking timeline? 

Since 2026, Umrah visas must be tied to confirmed, Nusuk-verified accommodation and transport bookings. This means your hotel and transfer reservations are part of the visa process itself, so booking early avoids a last-minute scramble right before Ramadan.

Secure your Ramadan 2027 Umrah dates before hotels near the Haram fill up

Glory Travel & Tours (TA 03786) helps pilgrims from Singapore and Malaysia lock in Ramadan Umrah packages well ahead of the season's busiest nights.

• WhatsApp us to start planning your Ramadan 2027 Umrah: +65 8080 6048

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• Talk to our team about Ramadan 2027 availability: Contact Glory Travel & Tours