Ramadan 2027 in Turkey
Nationwide
In Turkey, Ramadan 2027 starts on Monday 8 February and ends on Monday 8 March, according to the calendar published in advance by the Diyanet, the Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs. Life goes on in the cities and tourist areas; eating, drinking or smoking in public during the day may cause offence elsewhere.
Dates
- 8 February 2027 – 8 March 2027 — Ramadan 1448, according to the Diyanet calendar
Source: Diyanet (présidence turque des Affaires religieuses), 2027 yılı dini günler — accessed 22 October 2026
Ramadan 1448 begins in Turkey on Monday 8 February 2027 and ends on Monday 8 March 2027, the eve of the end-of-Ramadan holiday. These are the dates of the calendar of the Diyanet (Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı), the Presidency of Religious Affairs, which sets religious holidays in advance by calculation. The Night of Power, Kadir Gecesi, falls on Friday 5 March.
What changes for travellers
Life goes on during Ramadan in the cities and tourist areas. Foreign ministries give these pointers:
- In public, eating, drinking, smoking or chewing gum during the day, including in your car, may cause offence.
- Dress: modest dress is expected in mosques, and clothing seen as inappropriate causes more offence during Ramadan.
- On the road, driving can become erratic at sunset, when the fast is broken.
February and March: Istanbul, and Cappadocia under snow
Ramadan 2027 falls in winter. In Istanbul, the average high is 10 °C in February and 12 °C in March; in Cappadocia, 6 and 11 °C, with nights below freezing and sometimes snow on the fairy chimneys. It is the season for the museums and palaces of Istanbul, and for the winter landscapes of Cappadocia, where balloons fly less often. In Antalya, it is 16 to 19 °C by day, and the sea, at 17 °C, is cool.
The end-of-Ramadan holiday follows, from 9 to 11 March. The guide Ramadan and holidays 2027 in Turkey gives the full calendar for the year.
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Turkey?
On Monday 8 February 2027, according to the Diyanet calendar; the last day of fasting is Monday 8 March.
Can the dates change?
No: in Turkey, the Diyanet sets the dates in advance by calculation, without waiting for the crescent moon to be sighted.