10 dates
Observances in 2026
16 January 2026Isra and Miraj
27 Rajab 1447 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Friday
27 Rajab 1447 AH — The Night Journey, commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab.Friday
3 February 2026Mid-Shaban
15 Shaban 1447 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Tuesday
15 Shaban 1447 AH — The night of 15 Shaban, observed by some communities ahead of Ramadan.Tuesday
18 February 2026First day of Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1447 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Wednesday
1 Ramadan 1447 AH — The start of the month of fasting from dawn to sunset.Wednesday
16 March 2026Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan)
27 Ramadan 1447 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Monday
27 Ramadan 1447 AH — The Night of Decree is sought across the last ten nights of Ramadan; 27 Ramadan is the night most commonly associated with it.Monday
20 March 2026Eid al-Fitr
1 Shawwal 1447 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Friday
1 Shawwal 1447 AH — The festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast, on 1 Shawwal.Friday
26 May 2026Day of Arafah
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Tuesday
9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH — The day pilgrims gather at Arafah during Hajj, on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah.Tuesday
27 May 2026Eid al-Adha
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Wednesday
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH — The festival of the sacrifice, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj season.Wednesday
16 June 2026Islamic New Year
1 Muharram 1448 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Tuesday
1 Muharram 1448 AH — The first day of Muharram, when the Hijri year count advances.Tuesday
25 June 2026Day of Ashura
10 Muharram 1448 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Thursday
10 Muharram 1448 AH — The tenth of Muharram, marked by many Muslims with fasting and remembrance.Thursday
25 August 2026Mawlid an-Nabi
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Tuesday
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH — The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, commemorated by many communities on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.Tuesday
Umm al-Qura civil dates — they may differ by a day from the actual moon sighting.