Sunnah fasting calendar
Sunnah fasting days in 2026
Every recommended fast of 2026 in one place: the White Days of each Hijri month, the Day of Arafah, Ashura and the six days of Shawwal — and the days on which fasting is not allowed.
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. Where a month begins by local moon sighting it can start a day earlier or later, which moves every date in that month. The Sawm app follows the date announced for your country.
The great days
- Day of ArafahTuesday, May 26, 20269 Dhul-Hijjah 1447For those not on Hajj.
- AshuraThursday, June 25, 202610 Muharram 1448Fast the 9th (Wed, Jun 24) or the 11th (Fri, Jun 26) with it.
- Six days of ShawwalMar 21 – Apr 17Shawwal 1447Any six days from the 2nd of Shawwal, together or apart.
- Ramadan 1447Feb 18 – Mar 19Ramadan 1447The obligatory fast: 30 days in the Umm al-Qura calendar.
The White Days of each month
The 13th, 14th and 15th of every Hijri month. In Ramadan they are part of the obligatory fast, and the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah is one of the days of Tashreeq, when fasting is not allowed.
| Hijri month | Dates |
|---|---|
| Rajab 1447 | |
| Sha'ban 1447 | |
| Ramadan 1447 | Mon, Mar 2 · Tue, Mar 3 · Wed, Mar 4 — Fasted as part of Ramadan |
| Shawwal 1447 | |
| Dhul-Qa'dah 1447 | |
| Dhul-Hijjah 1447 | The 13th of Dhul-Hijjah is a day of Tashreeq: fast only the 14th and 15th. |
| Muharram 1448 | |
| Safar 1448 | |
| Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 | |
| Rabi' al-Thani 1448 | |
| Jumada al-Awwal 1448 | |
| Jumada al-Thani 1448 | |
| Rajab 1448 |
Mondays and Thursdays
2026 has 95 Mondays and Thursdays outside Ramadan, the two Eids and the days of Tashreeq.
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to fast Mondays and Thursdays regularly. These are the most common voluntary fasting days.
Dawood Fasting (صيام داود)
Fasting every other day (alternating days). This is considered the most beloved fast to Allah and was the practice of Prophet Dawood (David).
Friday on its own
Islamic tradition discourages fasting on Friday alone. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "None of you should fast on Friday unless he fasts the day before or the day after." (Sahih al-Bukhari 1985, Sahih Muslim 1144). If you wish to fast on Friday, it is recommended to pair it with Thursday or Saturday.
Days not to fast
- Eid al-FitrFriday, March 20, 20261 Shawwal 1447
- Eid al-AdhaWednesday, May 27, 202610 Dhul-Hijjah 1447
- Days of TashreeqMay 28 – 3011 Dhul-Hijjah 1447
Fasting on Arafah is for non-pilgrims only. Those performing Hajj should not fast this day.
2026 in questions
When is the Day of Arafah in 2026?
In the Umm al-Qura calendar, the Day of Arafah (9 Dhul-Hijjah 1447) falls on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
When is Ashura in 2026?
Ashura (10 Muharram 1448) falls on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Fast the day before, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, or the day after, Friday, June 26, 2026, with it.
When does Ramadan 1447 begin?
Ramadan 1447 begins on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and ends on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Where it begins by local moon sighting, it can start a day later.
How many White Days are there in 2026?
35 days can be fasted as White Days in 2026, over 12 Hijri months, not counting those that fall in Ramadan.
Let Sawm remind you
Choose the Sunnah fasts you keep, and Sawm reminds you the evening before each one — in the date your country announces.