Islamic Calendar 2026 [Hijri Calendar 1448]
The Islamic Calendar 2026 is a lunar calendar. Muslims worldwide use it to determine Islamic holidays, fasting times, and important religious events. The year starts from Muharram and lasts twelve months. It is 29 or 30 days every month based on the moon’s phases. Major observations like Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Dh, and Muharram are based on this calendar.
Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Islamic calendar 2026 runs about 10 to 11 days each year. It helps Muslims to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, daily prayer, and cultural traditions. It also has a spiritual relationship with the lunar chakras and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
Islamic Calendar 2026
| Festival / Observance | Hijri Date (1447–1448 AH) | Gregorian Date(s) 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year (1 Muharram) | 1 Muharram 1448 AH | June 16, 2026 |
| Eid al-Ghadir (Shī‘ī) | 18 Dhu al‑Hijjah 1447 AH | June 4, 2026 |
| Ramadan Begins | 1 Ramadan 1447 AH | February 18, 2026 |
| Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) | 27 Ramadan 1447 AH | March 16, 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal 1447 AH | March 20, 2026 |
| Hajj (pilgrimage period) | 8–13 Dhu al‑Hijjah 1447 AH | May 25–30, 2026 |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhu al‑Hijjah 1447 AH | May 26, 2026 |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al‑Hijjah 1447 AH | May 27, 2026 |
| Eid al-Mubahalah (Shī‘ī) | 24 Dhu al‑Hijjah 1447 AH | June 10, 2026 |
| Wilādat Imām ‘Alī | 13 Rajab 1447 AH | January 3, 2026 |
| Isra’ & Miʿrāj (Ascension of Prophet) | 27 Rajab 1447 AH | January 16, 2026 |
| Laylat al-Bara’ah | 15 Sha‘bān 1447 AH | February 3, 2026 |
| Birthday of Imām Mahdi (Shī‘ī) | 15 Sha‘bān 1447 AH | February 3, 2026 |
| Martyrdom of Imām ‘Alī | 19 Ramadan / 21 Ramadan 1447 AH | March 11, 2026 |
| Mawlid an-Nabī (Prophet’s Birthday) | 12 Rabi‘ al‑Awwal 1448 AH | August 25, 2026 |
| Ashura | 10 Muharram 1448 AH | June 25, 2026 |
| Arba’īn (Chehlum) (Shī‘ī) | 20 Safar / 21 Safar 1448 AH | August 3, 2026 |
| End of Ṣafar (Eʿtibār) (Shī‘ī) | Month of Ṣafar completion | July 15–August 13, 2026 |
The Islamic calendar is special as it does not match the solar year. It causes the Islamic months to move through all seasons in the 33-year cycle. As a result, Ramadan in 2026 may occur in cooler or warmer months, which affects the time of fasting. Also known as the Hijri calendar, it begins in 622 CE with the Prophet Muhammad’s stay (Hijrah). The dates in the Islamic Calendar 2026 may vary slightly from the region due to the local philosophy of the local moon. This combines the cultural diversity of how events are observed. Digital Hijri calculators help confirm accurate dates worldwide.
Hijri Calendar
The Hijri Calendar, also known as the Islamic Calendar, has:
- 12 months that are named Muharram, Safar, Rabi al-Awwal, Rabi al-Thani, Jumada al-Awwal, Jumada al-Thani, Rajab, Sha’ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhu al-Qi’dah, and Dhu al-Hijjah.
- It starts from the year of the Hijrah, which was in 622 CE.
- It helps mark important times like Ramadan, Eid, and Hajj.
- Each month begins when a new moon is seen.
- This calendar helps Muslims stay connected to key historical and spiritual events.
- It also helps guide daily prayers, giving charity, and fasting, and it connects these activities with the natural changes in the moon and seasons.
Muslim Calendar
The Muslim calendar, widely known as the Hijri or Islamic calendar, is important for organizing religious lives within the Muslim community. It follows a lunar cycle, which makes it about 10–11 days smaller than the Gregorian year. Each new month begins with a visible terms of Crescent Moon. The Muslim calendar controls major observances such as Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, and the Eid ceremony.
It also sets a timeline for maize for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The Muslim calendar preserves the link between belief and the lunar rhythm, reminding Muslims of spiritual duties, communal ceremonies, and the timeless legacy of the Prophet Muhammad.
