Sunnah Fasting Schedule for 2025: Here are the Types and Benefits!

Sunnah fasting is a special form of worship that brings numerous benefits, both spiritually and physically. Its virtues range from multiplied rewards to intercession on the Day of Judgment.

In 2025, there are many opportunities to perform sunnah fasting, such as Monday-Thursday fasts, Ayyamul Bidh, and fasting during sacred months like Rajab and Muharram. To help you plan better, here is the complete sunnah fasting schedule for 2025 along with its virtues.

2025 Sunnah Fasting Schedule

The year 2025 corresponds to the Hijri years 1446 and 1447, which include many moments of worship—particularly sunnah fasting. This practice is recommended to help Muslims draw closer to Allah and follow the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad Ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam.

Here is the full sunnah fasting schedule for 2025:

Sunnah Fasting Dates 2025

Types of Sunnah Fasting

In addition to knowing the schedule, it's important to understand the different types of sunnah fasting along with their hadiths. This helps us carry out the worship more wholeheartedly and with understanding.

1. Monday and Thursday Fasts

These are regular practices of the Prophet Muhammad Ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam and are highly encouraged (sunnah mu’akkadah).

“Deeds are presented [to Allah] on Mondays and Thursdays, and Allah forgives every Muslim except those who are estranged.”
 (Hadith Ahmad no. 74–75)

2. Ayyamul Bidh (White Days Fasting)

Observed on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of each Hijri month during full moon nights.

“Fast three days of each month, for each good deed is rewarded tenfold.”
 (Hadith Bukhari no. 1976)
 If done regularly, it equals fasting the entire year.

3. Arafah Fast

Observed on the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah for those not performing Hajj.

“Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the previous year and the following year.”
 (Hadith Muslim no. 1162)

4. Tasu’a and Ashura Fasts

Observed on the 9th (Tasu’a) and 10th (Ashura) of Muharram, commemorating the rescue of Prophet Musa and his people.

“Fasting on the Day of Ashura expiates the sins of the previous year.”
 (Hadith Muslim no. 1162)

5. Six Days of Shawwal

Observed after Eid al-Fitr.

“Whoever fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days of Shawwal, it is as if he fasted the entire year.”
 (Hadith Muslim no. 1164)

6. The Fast of Prophet Dawud

The most beloved form of fasting to Allah—alternating days of fasting and breaking fast.

“Fast one day and break the next. That is the fast of Dawud.”
 (Hadith Bukhari no. 3418; Muslim no. 1159)

7. Muharram Fast

Beyond Tasu’a and Ashura, fasting throughout Muharram is highly encouraged.

“The best fasting after Ramadan is in Allah’s month of Muharram.”
 (Hadith Muslim no. 1163)

8. Sha'ban Fast

The Prophet often fasted in Sha'ban as a preparation for Ramadan.

“He used to fast most (or all) of Sha'ban.”
 (Hadith Bukhari no. 1969; Muslim no. 1156)

9. Tarwiyah Fast

Observed on the 8th of Dhu al-Hijjah, one day before Arafah. Some scholars say it helps spiritually prepare for Arafah and may carry the virtue of forgiveness for one year.

Virtues of Sunnah Fasting

Sunnah fasting is more than just a complement to obligatory fasting—it is a path to spiritual growth and divine mercy. Here are some of the virtues:

• Erases minor sins
• Strengthens the relationship with Allah
• Trains patience and sincerity
• Encourages discipline and self-control
• Multiplies rewards
• Complements Ramadan fasting
• Protects from Hellfire
• Purifies the soul and increases piety
• Grants intercession in the Hereafter
• Eases hardships on the Day of Judgment
• Deepens love for worship
• Makes supplications more likely to be accepted
   

Knowing the schedule of sunnah fasting allows you to plan better and not miss out on its abundant virtues. One of the key blessings is that your prayers are more likely to be answered. So, take advantage of these special days to seek what you need from Allah SWT.

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