When is Ramadan 2027 likely to start?
Ramadan 1448 AH in the UAE is expected to begin with the first fast on Monday, 8 February 2027, with Eid al-Fitr expected around Tuesday, 9 March 2027. These dates are predictions until the UAE Moon Sighting Committee confirms the crescent.
What changes during Ramadan?
Fasting hours reshape office shifts, school days, transport timetables, and even parking fees. Many restaurants close their public dining rooms until sunset, though screened areas for non‑fasters and delivery services are increasingly common.Â
Federal government working hours 
FAHR has not yet announced the 2027 timetable for ministries and federal bodies. Shorter hours and flexible or remote-work options are expected, but the exact schedule remains predictive until FAHR publishes its circular.
Private‑sector working hours
Under Federal Decree Law 33 of 2021, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) deducts two hours from the usual daily shift for all private‑sector staff during Ramadan. Companies may mix on‑site, flexible, or remote patterns so long as the total day is reduced.Â
Banking and financial services
The Central Bank leaves detailed schedules to each institution. Shorter counter hours and possible split shifts in mall branches are expected in 2027, but exact hours remain predictive until banks publish them.
School timings 
Education regulators are expected to shorten school days during Ramadan 2027. Start times, end times, and any distance-learning arrangements remain predictive until the Ministry of Education and emirate regulators publish their schedules.
Restaurants, retail, and public services
Shopping centres are expected to stay open later, while parking and public-transport schedules may change. Exact 2027 arrangements remain predictive until local authorities and operators announce them.
