Winter fasting 2026–27
Monday and Thursday fasts: a simple planning guide
Monday and Thursday are familiar voluntary fasting days for many Muslims. A local timetable helps with practical planning, but does not determine which fast is appropriate in your circumstances.
Keep voluntary practice distinct from obligations
Reported prophetic practice includes fasting on Monday and Thursday. This introduction does not make those days obligatory, prescribe a reward or replace a scholar's explanation of the narrations.
Ask a local scholar about intention, qada and any overlap with other days. Do not assume a calendar label means that a fast is suitable in every circumstance or on dates subject to fasting restrictions.
Prepare around your own timetable
Check the city's local date, Fajr and Maghrib. Prepare a suitable pre-dawn meal and allow time to wake without using sunrise as the sehri deadline. Arrange work, school and family meals realistically.
A Monday or Thursday that is also an estimated White Day appears once in our list with both labels. It does not require two fasts, and the labels do not settle questions about combining intentions.
Take care with Shaban and Ramadan
The Islamic month label may show Shaban during the rolling window. Ask a qualified scholar about fasting in Shaban, the days close to Ramadan and how your regular practice or qada affects your case; scholars may differ on details.
Our voluntary planning list excludes provider-labelled Ramadan, Eid and the days of Tashriq. Moon-sighting dates can differ, so confirm with your mosque before relying on the list.
Useful pages for this guide
Frequently asked questions
Are Monday and Thursday fasts compulsory?
This guide discusses voluntary practice, not a new obligation. Ask a scholar to explain the relevant narrations and your circumstances.
What if Thursday is also a White Day?
The timetable shows one date with both labels. Ask a scholar about intentions rather than treating the labels as a ruling.
Can I use these dates for qada?
The clock times can help planning, but ask a knowledgeable scholar about qada, intention and any date restrictions. Qada is not limited to Monday and Thursday.
Sources
Find the times for your location
Fajr marks the end of sehri and Maghrib marks iftar in the iftar.si timetable.