Sunnah fasting calendar
Sunnah fasting days in 2028
Every recommended fast of 2028 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 ArafahThursday, May 4, 20289 Dhul-Hijjah 1449For those not on Hajj.
- AshuraSaturday, June 3, 202810 Muharram 1450Fast the 9th (Fri, Jun 2) or the 11th (Sun, Jun 4) with it.
- Six days of ShawwalFeb 27 – Mar 25Shawwal 1449Any six days from the 2nd of Shawwal, together or apart.
- Ramadan 1449Jan 28 – Feb 25Ramadan 1449The 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 1449 | |
| Ramadan 1449 | Wed, Feb 9 · Thu, Feb 10 · Fri, Feb 11 — Fasted as part of Ramadan |
| Shawwal 1449 | |
| Dhul-Qa'dah 1449 | |
| Dhul-Hijjah 1449 | The 13th of Dhul-Hijjah is a day of Tashreeq: fast only the 14th and 15th. |
| Muharram 1450 | |
| Safar 1450 | |
| Rabi' al-Awwal 1450 | |
| Rabi' al-Thani 1450 | |
| Jumada al-Awwal 1450 | |
| Jumada al-Thani 1450 | |
| Rajab 1450 | |
| Sha'ban 1450 |
Mondays and Thursdays
2028 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-FitrSaturday, February 26, 20281 Shawwal 1449
- Eid al-AdhaFriday, May 5, 202810 Dhul-Hijjah 1449
- Days of TashreeqMay 6 – 811 Dhul-Hijjah 1449
Fasting on Arafah is for non-pilgrims only. Those performing Hajj should not fast this day.
2028 in questions
When is the Day of Arafah in 2028?
In the Umm al-Qura calendar, the Day of Arafah (9 Dhul-Hijjah 1449) falls on Thursday, May 4, 2028.
When is Ashura in 2028?
Ashura (10 Muharram 1450) falls on Saturday, June 3, 2028. Fast the day before, Friday, June 2, 2028, or the day after, Sunday, June 4, 2028, with it.
When does Ramadan 1449 begin?
Ramadan 1449 begins on Friday, January 28, 2028 and ends on Friday, February 25, 2028 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 2028?
35 days can be fasted as White Days in 2028, 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.