When is Islamic New Year 2027?
Islamic New Year 2027 is expected on Sunday, June 6, 2027 (1 Muharram 1449 AH). The Islamic New Year begins on 1 Muharram.
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Islamic New Year dates
| Year | Expected date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 1 Muharram 1449 AH |
| 2028 | Thursday, May 25, 2028 | 1 Muharram 1450 AH |
| 2029 | Monday, May 14, 2029 | 1 Muharram 1451 AH |
| 2030 | Friday, May 3, 2030 | 1 Muharram 1452 AH |
| 2031 | Wednesday, April 23, 2031 | 1 Muharram 1453 AH |
Expected dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Countries that rely on local moon sighting may observe it a day later.
About the Islamic New Year
The Hijri calendar counts years from the Hijrah, the migration of the Prophet ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE; it was adopted during the caliphate of Umar ibn al-Khattab. Each Hijri year has 354 or 355 days, so the new year arrives about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year.
Other Islamic dates
| Event | Expected date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan begins | Monday, February 8, 2027 | 1 Ramadan 1448 AH |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | 1 Shawwal 1448 AH |
| Day of Arafah | Saturday, May 15, 2027 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH |
| Eid al-Adha | Sunday, May 16, 2027 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH |
| Ashura | Tuesday, June 15, 2027 | 10 Muharram 1449 AH |
| Ramadan begins | Friday, January 28, 2028 | 1 Ramadan 1449 AH |
Frequently asked questions
What is the date of Islamic New Year 2027?
Islamic New Year is expected on Sunday, June 6, 2027, which is 1 Muharram 1449 AH.
When is Islamic New Year 2028?
It is expected on Thursday, May 25, 2028 (1 Muharram 1450 AH).
Why does the date move every year?
Islamic dates follow the lunar Hijri calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so each event arrives roughly 11 days earlier every year.