Islamic (Hijri) Calendar
See today's Hijri date, browse the Islamic calendar month by month, convert dates and find when the next occasion falls.
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Islamic dates 2026–2028
Expected dates of the main Islamic occasions. They may move by a day with local moon sighting.
| Occasion | Hijri | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | 16 Jun | 6 Jun | 25 May |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | 25 Jun | 15 Jun | 3 Jun |
| Mawlid (Prophet's birthday) | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | 25 Aug | 14 Aug | 3 Aug |
| Isra and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | 16 Jan | 5 Jan / 25 Dec | 14 Dec |
| Start of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | 18 Feb | 8 Feb | 28 Jan |
| Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) | 27 Ramadan | 16 Mar | 6 Mar | 23 Feb |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | 20 Mar | 9 Mar | 26 Feb |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah | 26 May | 15 May | 4 May |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah | 27 May | 16 May | 5 May |
About the Hijri calendar
The Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar of 12 months, each 29 or 30 days, so its year is about 354 days, roughly 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year. Years are counted from the Hijra, the Prophet's ﷺ migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.
This calendar uses Umm al-Qura, the official calendar of Saudi Arabia. Actual months begin when the new moon is sighted, which can differ by a day between countries, so use the date here as a guide and follow your local announcement for Ramadan and Eid.
Calendar questions
What is today's Hijri date?
It is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The Hijri date changes at sunset, but this calendar changes it at midnight like a normal date.
Why does the date differ from my local announcement?
This calendar follows Umm al-Qura. Many countries start a month only after sighting the new moon locally, which can differ by a day. Use the adjust buttons to shift the date.
How many months and days are in the Hijri year?
There are 12 months of 29 or 30 days, about 354 days in a year.
Is the Hijri calendar the same as the Gregorian calendar?
No. The Hijri calendar follows the moon and moves about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year, so Ramadan and Eid fall in different seasons over time.
What is the difference between Umm al-Qura and moon sighting?
Umm al-Qura is a fixed astronomical calculation used in Saudi Arabia for civil dates. Moon sighting starts a month when the new crescent is seen, so countries can differ by a day. Use the adjustment control to match your local announcement.
How do I convert a Gregorian date to Hijri?
Open “Date converter”, type the day, month and year in the Gregorian boxes, and the Hijri date appears at once. You can do the reverse in the Hijri boxes. It works for the years 1883 to 2174 (1300 to 1600 AH).
What are the Islamic months in order?
Muharram, Safar, Rabi' al-Awwal, Rabi' al-Thani, Jumada al-Awwal, Jumada al-Thani, Rajab, Sha'ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul-Qa'dah and Dhul-Hijjah.
Which months are the sacred months?
Four months: Dhul-Qa'dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab. Allah mentions them in the Quran (9:36). Wrongdoing is especially forbidden in them, and good deeds are especially rewarded.
When do Ramadan and Eid fall this year?
See “Upcoming occasions” on this page. It lists the next dates, such as Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr, Eid al-Fitr, the day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha, with the days left. They follow Umm al-Qura and can move by a day with local moon sighting.
Why does the Hijri date change in the evening in tradition?
In Islamic tradition the day begins at sunset, with the Maghrib prayer. Many people therefore count the new date from the evening. This calendar changes the date at midnight, like an ordinary date, to keep it simple.
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