Ramadan 2026 in USA: Dates, Times & Fasting Hours by City

Ramadan 2026 in the United States begins Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and ends around March 19-20, 2026. Major Islamic organizations including ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) and the Fiqh Council of North America typically announce dates based on astronomical calculations.

Fasting hours across the USA range from 11-13 hours during Ramadan 2026, which falls in late winter. Southern cities like Miami and Houston have slightly shorter fasts than northern cities like Seattle and Chicago. The relatively short fasting hours make Ramadan 2026 more manageable compared to summer Ramadans when fasts can exceed 16-17 hours.

Most American Muslims follow either calculated dates (announced in advance) or global moon sighting (following Saudi Arabia). Some communities practice local moon sighting, which may result in a 1-day difference.

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Ramadan 2026 Dates for USA

Event	Date	Day
First day of Ramadan	February 18, 2026	Wednesday
Mid-Ramadan	March 4, 2026	Wednesday
Last 10 Nights begin	March 9, 2026	Monday
Eid al-Fitr	March 20 or 21, 2026	Friday/Saturday

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Fasting Times by US City (First Day - Feb 18)

City	Fajr (Suhoor ends)	Maghrib (Iftar)	Fasting Hours
New York, NY	5:45 AM	5:35 PM	~11.8 hours
Los Angeles, CA	5:35 AM	5:45 PM	~12.2 hours
Chicago, IL	5:40 AM	5:25 PM	~11.8 hours
Houston, TX	6:05 AM	6:10 PM	~12.1 hours
Miami, FL	6:15 AM	6:15 PM	~12 hours
Seattle, WA	5:45 AM	5:35 PM	~11.8 hours
Detroit, MI	6:20 AM	6:05 PM	~11.8 hours
Dallas, TX	6:10 AM	6:10 PM	~12 hours

Times are approximate for the first day. Times change daily—verify with local mosque or app.

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Fasting Hours Throughout Ramadan 2026

Period	Northern US	Southern US
Early Ramadan (Feb 18-28)	11-12 hours	11-12 hours
Mid-Ramadan (Mar 1-10)	12-13 hours	11-12 hours
Late Ramadan (Mar 11-20)	12-13 hours	12-13 hours

Fasting hours increase by approximately 2-3 minutes per day as days get longer through the month.

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Key US Islamic Organizations

• ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) - Usually announces dates well in advance
• Fiqh Council of North America - Provides religious rulings
• ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America) - Community programs
• Local mosques - Check with your community for specific announcements

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Ramadan in America: Practical Considerations

Work & school accommodations: US employers are required to provide reasonable accommodation for religious practices under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. This can include flexible lunch breaks for prayer and adjusted schedules during Ramadan. Many universities also offer exam deferrals for Eid. Notify your employer or school in advance.

Time zone challenges: The continental US spans 4 time zones (Eastern to Pacific), meaning iftar times can differ by 3 hours between coasts. Muslims traveling across the country during Ramadan should adjust their fasting times to their current location, not their home city.

Community iftars: Many US mosques and Islamic centers host nightly community iftars. Organizations like Islamic Relief USA, ICNA Relief, and local masjid committees coordinate food drives and iftar programs. Check with your local mosque for schedules.

Zakat: Many American Muslims pay their Zakat during Ramadan. US tax law allows Zakat paid to registered 501(c)(3) organizations to be claimed as a charitable deduction on federal taxes.

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Last updated: February 3, 2026