Sunnah fasting calendar
Sunnah fasting days in 2027
Every recommended fast of 2027 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 ArafahSaturday, May 15, 20279 Dhul-Hijjah 1448For those not on Hajj.
- AshuraTuesday, June 15, 202710 Muharram 1449Fast the 9th (Mon, Jun 14) or the 11th (Wed, Jun 16) with it.
- Six days of ShawwalMar 10 – Apr 6Shawwal 1448Any six days from the 2nd of Shawwal, together or apart.
- Ramadan 1448Feb 8 – Mar 8Ramadan 1448The obligatory fast: 29 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 |
|---|---|
| Sha'ban 1448 | |
| Ramadan 1448 | Sat, Feb 20 · Sun, Feb 21 · Mon, Feb 22 — Fasted as part of Ramadan |
| Shawwal 1448 | |
| Dhul-Qa'dah 1448 | |
| Dhul-Hijjah 1448 | The 13th of Dhul-Hijjah is a day of Tashreeq: fast only the 14th and 15th. |
| Muharram 1449 | |
| Safar 1449 | |
| Rabi' al-Awwal 1449 | |
| Rabi' al-Thani 1449 | |
| Jumada al-Awwal 1449 | |
| Jumada al-Thani 1449 | |
| Rajab 1449 |
Mondays and Thursdays
2027 has 94 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-FitrTuesday, March 9, 20271 Shawwal 1448
- Eid al-AdhaSunday, May 16, 202710 Dhul-Hijjah 1448
- Days of TashreeqMay 17 – 1911 Dhul-Hijjah 1448
Fasting on Arafah is for non-pilgrims only. Those performing Hajj should not fast this day.
2027 in questions
When is the Day of Arafah in 2027?
In the Umm al-Qura calendar, the Day of Arafah (9 Dhul-Hijjah 1448) falls on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
When is Ashura in 2027?
Ashura (10 Muharram 1449) falls on Tuesday, June 15, 2027. Fast the day before, Monday, June 14, 2027, or the day after, Wednesday, June 16, 2027, with it.
When does Ramadan 1448 begin?
Ramadan 1448 begins on Monday, February 8, 2027 and ends on Monday, March 8, 2027 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 2027?
32 days can be fasted as White Days in 2027, over 11 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.