Ramadan 2027 in Morocco: expected dates, hours and clocks
Wadifa Info · updated 31 October 2026 · Also in French and Arabic
In short: Ramadan 2027 should begin in Morocco on 8 or 9 February 2027, and Eid al-Fitr should fall on 9 or 10 March. The official date comes from the Ministry of Habous after the moon sighting. It will be the first Ramadan with no clock change in Morocco since 2018.
When does Ramadan start in Morocco in 2027?
| Event (1448 AH) | Calendar forecast | In Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ramadan | Monday 8 February 2027 | 8 or 9 February, confirmed by the Ministry of Habous |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday 9 March 2027 | 9 or 10 March, confirmed by the Ministry of Habous |
The forecast uses the Umm al-Qura calendar. Morocco fixes each lunar month by its own crescent sighting, announced by the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs on the evening of the 29th. In 2026, Ramadan began in Morocco on Thursday 19 February, one day after the Umm al-Qura date. Over 135 holiday dates since 2000, Morocco was a day or more behind Saudi Arabia 91 times and never ahead: see the official date archive.
Status on 31 October 2026: the Ministry has not announced the date. That only happens at the sighting.
Do clocks change for Ramadan in Morocco?
No, not any more. Morocco used to move from GMT+1 to GMT for Ramadan. Since 20 September 2026 it has been on GMT all year, so Ramadan 2027 brings no change. See time in Morocco.
Office hours during Ramadan
Government offices have usually worked 9:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday, during Ramadan. The ministry announces this each year and cites order 1899.05 of 30 September 2005. Decree 2-05-916 allows the minister in charge of the civil service to change office hours for Ramadan. The 2027 announcement has not been made yet. In the private sector, hours are set by the employer within the Labour Code.
Public holidays and school days off
Eid al-Fitr is a paid public holiday of two days. Schools close from 29 Ramadan to 2 Shawwal, which is 3 or 4 days depending on the moon. Dates for the year: public holidays and school holidays.
Sources
Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs announcements; Umm al-Qura calendar for the forecast; decree 2-05-916 of 20 July 2005, article 2, as amended by decree 2-18-880; order 1899.05 of 30 September 2005; decree 2.26.530; school-year decision 047.26.
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