Hijri Calendar 2026: Important Islamic Dates
The Islamic calendar (Hijri) is lunar, with 354-355 days. Dates shift earlier by ~11 days each Gregorian year. Here are the key 2026 dates (approximate; final dates depend on moon sighting).
Q1 2026 (Rajab → Sha'ban)
- Isra Mi'raj: February 5, 2026 (27 Rajab 1447)
- Mid-Sha'ban (Laylat al-Nisf): February 27, 2026
Q2 2026 (Ramadan)
- Ramadan begins: ~February 17, 2026 (1 Ramadan 1447)
- Laylat al-Qadr (likely): March 13-14, 2026 (odd nights of last 10)
- Eid al-Fitr: ~March 19, 2026 (1 Shawwal 1447)
Q3 2026 (Hajj season)
- Hajj begins: May 24, 2026 (8 Dhul Hijjah 1447)
- Day of Arafah: May 26, 2026 (9 Dhul Hijjah 1447)
- Eid al-Adha: May 27, 2026 (10 Dhul Hijjah 1447)
- Islamic New Year (1448 AH): June 16, 2026 (1 Muharram 1448)
- Ashura: June 25, 2026 (10 Muharram 1448)
Q4 2026
- Mawlid al-Nabawi: August 24, 2026 (12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448)
Recurring monthly opportunities
- White Days (Ayyam al-Beed): 13, 14, 15 of each Hijri month — recommended fasting
- Mondays and Thursdays: recommended weekly fasting
- First 10 days of Dhul Hijjah: beloved acts to Allah, fasting recommended (especially Day of Arafah)
- Six of Shawwal: fasting any 6 days of Shawwal after Ramadan = reward of fasting the whole year
Plan your spiritual year
Just Pray includes a Hijri calendar with notifications for important dates. Set reminders for Ramadan, Hajj, and Eid in advance so they don't sneak up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
›Why do Islamic dates change every year?
The Islamic (Hijri) calendar is lunar — 354-355 days vs 365 in the Gregorian solar calendar. Islamic months drift earlier by about 11 days each Gregorian year.
›How do I know the exact date Ramadan starts?
Ramadan begins with moon sighting. Local Islamic authorities announce confirmation. Just Pray sends a notification when Ramadan begins in your country.
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