The wait is officially over because the Ramadan moon has been spotted over the Kingdom’s skies.
Ramadan in Saudi Arabia will officially begin tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18.
The exhilarating confirmation has just come through after the hilal was spotted.
The Kingdom’s Supreme Court had asked all Muslims in Saudi to try and spot the moon tonight, Tuesday, February 17.
The orders had come in following the Sultanate of Oman announcing that Ramadan will be on Thursday, February 19.
So, finalize your first suhoor’s menu. Here is everything to know about the Holy Month.
Ramadan in Saudi Arabia 2026
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a deeply meaningful time for Muslims around the world, centered on fasting, prayer, reflection, and togetherness. From dawn to sunset, adults fast from food and drink, starting the day with suhur and ending it with iftar, while focusing on kindness, patience, and spiritual growth. It marks the month when the Quran was revealed and is considered one of the five pillars of Islam, making it one of the most important times of the year. Beyond the fasting, Ramadan is about slowing down, reconnecting with faith, giving back, and sharing special moments with family and community.
Ramadan in Saudi Arabia 2026 dates
Your first fast will be observed on Wednesday, February 18, which you will open as soon as the evening prayer (Maghrib) is called. From then you will have until the morning prayer (Fajr) to eat. Ramadan in Saudi will most likely end on Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026. The end of Ramadan also depends on the sighting of the moon.
Ramadan in Saudi Arabia 2026 work hours
During the month, supplication, spirituality, and community are given precedence. During Ramadan, working hours in Saudi Arabia are reduced for all sectors. The private sector’s working hours, by a mandate from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, are set to six hours this year. Whether these six hours are fixed or flexible is up to your company.
Ramadan in Saudi Arabia 2026 school hours
All academic institutions’ working hours will also be reduced. This year, schools will be operating for five hours, with the first period’s bell sounding at 9am.
Ramadan in Saudi Arabia
Since this is the first winter Ramadan in almost three decades, Saudi Ramadan 2026 mosque guidelines have been announced to make your supplications easier. The Riyadh Metro has introduced longer hours to accommodate those who fast. Your favorite restaurants’ iftar and suhoor menus have been announced. If you plan on visiting Six Flags Qiddiya City this Ramadan, remember to keep the Ramadan hours of the theme park in mind.
* From everyone here at Destination KSA, Ramadan Kareem and have a blessed month.
From Wed Feb 18. Across Saudi, insharifain,
