Next occurrence
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Observance
Tentative date: may vary by one day.
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Ramadan Start in Nigeria
Ramadan Start in Nigeria is observed as a observance. Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims and is treated as an observance for planning.
This page keeps all available Ramadan Start dates in one place for quick planning and year-to-year comparison.
Some entries are tentative; lunar-based dates can shift by one day after official moon-sighting announcements.
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Date
Day
Public holiday
Notes
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23 Mar 2023ThursdayNo-
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11 Mar 2024MondayNo-
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01 Mar 2025SaturdayNo-
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18 Feb 2026WednesdayNoTentative
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08 Feb 2027MondayNoTentative
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28 Jan 2028FridayNoTentative
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16 Jan 2029TuesdayNoTentative
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06 Jan 2030SundayNoTentative
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26 Dec 2030ThursdayNoTentative
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15 Dec 2031MondayNoTentative
Methodology note
Islamic date methodology: dates are calculated estimates and may vary by one day based on local moon sighting and official declaration.
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FAQ
- When is the next Ramadan Start in Nigeria?
- The next listed date is Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
- Is Ramadan Start a public holiday in Nigeria?
- No, this is listed as an observance.
- Can the date for Ramadan Start change?
- Some years are tentative and may vary by one day after official announcements.
- Where can I see all Nigeria public holidays for a year?
- Open the matching year page to view all public holidays, observances, and downloads.