Hijri Calendar 2026: Complete Islamic Date Conversion Guide
The Hijri calendar 2026 corresponds to the Islamic years 1447-1448 AH (After Hijrah). As Muslims, the Hijri calendar governs our religious obligations including fasting, Hajj, Eid celebrations, and other significant Islamic events. This complete guide provides month-by-month conversions between the Hijri calendar 2026 and the Gregorian calendar, along with all important Islamic dates you need to plan for.
يَسْأَلُونَكَ عَنِ الْأَهِلَّةِ قُلْ هِيَ مَوَاقِيتُ لِلنَّاسِ وَالْحَجِّ
"They ask you about the crescents. Say: They are time markers for the people and for Hajj." (Quran 2:189)
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Understanding the Hijri Calendar System
The Hijri calendar 2026 follows the lunar system established during the time of Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him). Key features include:
- 12 lunar months — Each month begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon
- 354 or 355 days per year — About 10-11 days shorter than the Gregorian year
- Months alternate between 29 and 30 days — Based on moon sighting
- Year 1 AH — Corresponds to the Prophet's migration (Hijrah) from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE
The 12 Months of the Hijri Calendar
مُحَرَّم - صَفَر - رَبِيع الأَوَّل - رَبِيع الثَّانِي - جُمَادَى الأُولَى - جُمَادَى الثَّانِيَة - رَجَب - شَعْبَان - رَمَضَان - شَوَّال - ذُو القَعْدَة - ذُو الحِجَّة
- 1. Muharram — The sacred month; includes Ashura (10th)
- 2. Safar — Second month; no special superstitions attached
- 3. Rabi al-Awwal — Birth month of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (12th)
- 4. Rabi al-Thani — Fourth month
- 5. Jumada al-Ula — Fifth month
- 6. Jumada al-Thani — Sixth month
- 7. Rajab — Sacred month; Isra and Mi'raj (27th)
- 8. Sha'ban — Month before Ramadan; Shab-e-Barat (15th)
- 9. Ramadan — Month of fasting; Laylatul Qadr
- 10. Shawwal — Eid al-Fitr (1st); six days of fasting recommended
- 11. Dhul Qi'dah — Sacred month; preparation for Hajj
- 12. Dhul Hijjah — Hajj month; Eid al-Adha (10th); Day of Arafah (9th)
Hijri Calendar 2026: Month-by-Month Conversion
Below is the approximate Hijri calendar 2026 conversion. Note that actual dates may vary by 1-2 days based on local moon sighting in your region.
January 2026 — Jumada al-Thani / Rajab 1447 AH
- January 1, 2026 ≈ 2 Jumada al-Thani 1447 AH
- January 29, 2026 ≈ 1 Rajab 1447 AH (Start of the sacred month)
February 2026 — Rajab 1447 AH
- February 24, 2026 ≈ 27 Rajab 1447 AH (Isra and Mi'raj)
- February 27, 2026 ≈ 1 Sha'ban 1447 AH
March 2026 — Sha'ban / Ramadan 1447 AH
- March 14, 2026 ≈ 15 Sha'ban 1447 AH (Shab-e-Barat)
- March 28, 2026 ≈ 1 Ramadan 1447 AH (Start of Ramadan — subject to moon sighting)
April 2026 — Ramadan / Shawwal 1447 AH
- April 17-27, 2026 ≈ Last 10 nights of Ramadan (Laylatul Qadr)
- April 26, 2026 ≈ 1 Shawwal 1447 AH (Eid al-Fitr — subject to moon sighting)
May 2026 — Shawwal 1447 AH
- April 27 - May 2, 2026 ≈ Six days of Shawwal fasting (recommended)
- May 26, 2026 ≈ 1 Dhul Qi'dah 1447 AH
June 2026 — Dhul Qi'dah / Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
- June 24, 2026 ≈ 1 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
July 2026 — Dhul Hijjah 1447 / Muharram 1448 AH
- July 2, 2026 ≈ 9 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH (Day of Arafah — fasting recommended)
- July 3, 2026 ≈ 10 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH (Eid al-Adha)
- July 4-5, 2026 ≈ 11-12 Dhul Hijjah (Days of Tashreeq)
- July 24, 2026 ≈ 1 Muharram 1448 AH (Islamic New Year)
August 2026 — Muharram 1448 AH
- August 2, 2026 ≈ 10 Muharram 1448 AH (Day of Ashura — fasting recommended)
- August 22, 2026 ≈ 1 Safar 1448 AH
September - December 2026
- September 21, 2026 ≈ 1 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH
- October 2, 2026 ≈ 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH (Mawlid an-Nabi — Prophet's Birthday)
- October 20, 2026 ≈ 1 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH
- November 19, 2026 ≈ 1 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH
- December 18, 2026 ≈ 1 Jumada al-Thani 1448 AH
Key Islamic Dates in the Hijri Calendar 2026
Mark these important dates from the Hijri calendar 2026 in your planner:
Fasting Days
- Ramadan 2026: Approximately March 28 - April 26, 2026
- Day of Arafah: Approximately July 2, 2026 (fasting expiates sins of two years)
- Day of Ashura: Approximately August 2, 2026 (fasting expiates sins of one year)
- Six days of Shawwal: After Eid al-Fitr (like fasting the entire year)
- White days (Ayyam al-Beed): 13th, 14th, 15th of each Hijri month
- Mondays and Thursdays: Recommended voluntary fasting throughout the year
Celebrations and Observances
- Eid al-Fitr: Approximately April 26, 2026
- Eid al-Adha: Approximately July 3, 2026
- Islamic New Year: Approximately July 24, 2026
- Mawlid an-Nabi: Approximately October 2, 2026
- Isra and Mi'raj: Approximately February 24, 2026
Sacred Months in the Hijri Calendar 2026
Allah designated four months as sacred (Al-Ashhur al-Hurum) in which fighting was traditionally prohibited and good deeds carry extra weight:
إِنَّ عِدَّةَ الشُّهُورِ عِندَ اللَّهِ اثْنَا عَشَرَ شَهْرًا فِي كِتَابِ اللَّهِ يَوْمَ خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ مِنْهَا أَرْبَعَةٌ حُرُمٌ
"Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve months in the register of Allah from the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred." (Quran 9:36)
- Muharram (July-August 2026) — First sacred month, extra fasting recommended
- Rajab (January-February 2026) — Sacred month, good deeds multiplied
- Dhul Qi'dah (May-June 2026) — Sacred month before Hajj
- Dhul Hijjah (June-July 2026) — Month of Hajj and Eid al-Adha
Frequently Asked Questions About the Hijri Calendar 2026
Why do Hijri dates sometimes differ between countries?
The Hijri calendar is based on actual moon sighting, which can vary by location. Some countries follow local sighting, others follow Saudi Arabia's announcement, and some use astronomical calculations. This can result in 1-2 day differences between regions for the start of months like Ramadan and Shawwal.
How accurate are the Hijri calendar 2026 predictions?
Astronomical calculations can predict new moon dates very accurately. However, actual visibility depends on weather, location, and atmospheric conditions. The dates in this guide are based on calculations and may differ by 1-2 days from actual moon sighting announcements in your region.
What is the significance of the Hijri calendar starting from the Hijrah?
The Hijrah (migration from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE) marks the establishment of the first Islamic state and community. Umar ibn al-Khattab chose this event as the starting point because it represented the triumph of Islam and the beginning of the Muslim ummah as a political entity.
Should I follow local moon sighting or calculations?
Follow the decision of your local Islamic authority or mosque. Some scholars prefer local sighting (each region determines its own dates), while others accept global sighting (following one announcement for all). Both positions have scholarly support. Unity within your community is more important than the method used.
How can I convert between Hijri and Gregorian dates easily?
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May Allah bless our time and help us make the most of every sacred day in the Hijri calendar. Ameen.