Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin around February 19, closely following Chinese Lunar New Year Interestingly, it will overlap closely with the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse. One marks the most important family reunion season in China. The other is the holiest month for millions of Muslim families across the Middle East. For Chinese companies looking to expand into the Middle East, this overlap highlights an important lesson: Success starts with understanding the local rhythm.