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Islamic Holidays and Events

Dates for the major events of the Islamic year from 2025 to 2030, with what each one means and how Muslims observe it. All dates are calculated from the Umm al-Qura Hijri calendar.

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  1. Isra and Mi'raj 27 Rajab 1448evening of Mon 4 Jan 2027in 85 days (about 12 weeks)
  2. Shab-e-Barat 15 Shaban 1448evening of Fri 22 Jan 2027in 103 days (about 14 weeks)
  3. Ramadan 1 Ramadan 14488 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027in 120 days (about 17 weeks)
  4. Laylat al-Qadr 27 Ramadan 1448evening of Fri 5 Mar 2027in 145 days (about 20 weeks)
  5. Eid al-Fitr 1 Shawwal 1448Tue 9 Mar 2027in 149 days (about 21 weeks)

Counted from Sunday, 11 October 2026 (page generation date); updates to your device's date when JavaScript runs. Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar.

Main Islamic holidays 2025–2030

YearRamadan beginsEid al-FitrDay of ArafahEid al-AdhaIslamic New YearDay of Ashura
2025Sat 1 Mar 2025Sun 30 Mar 2025Thu 5 Jun 2025Fri 6 Jun 2025Thu 26 Jun 2025Sat 5 Jul 2025
2026Wed 18 Feb 2026Fri 20 Mar 2026Tue 26 May 2026Wed 27 May 2026Tue 16 Jun 2026Thu 25 Jun 2026
2027Mon 8 Feb 2027Tue 9 Mar 2027Sat 15 May 2027Sun 16 May 2027Sun 6 Jun 2027Tue 15 Jun 2027
2028Fri 28 Jan 2028Sat 26 Feb 2028Thu 4 May 2028Fri 5 May 2028Thu 25 May 2028Sat 3 Jun 2028
2029Tue 16 Jan 2029Wed 14 Feb 2029Mon 23 Apr 2029Tue 24 Apr 2029Mon 14 May 2029Wed 23 May 2029
2030Sat 5 Jan 2030 and Thu 26 Dec 2030Mon 4 Feb 2030Fri 12 Apr 2030Sat 13 Apr 2030Fri 3 May 2030Sun 12 May 2030

In 2030 Ramadan begins twice (January and late December), because the lunar year is shorter than the solar year. Dates may differ by a day where months begin with local moon sighting.

All events in order of the Islamic year

رَأْس السَّنَة الهِجْرِيَّةIslamic New Year1 MuharramThe first day of Muharram, which begins a new Hijri year. The calendar counts years from the Prophet's migration (Hijrah) to Madinah in 622 CE.Next: Sun 6 Jun 2027عَاشُورَاءDay of Ashura10 MuharramThe tenth of Muharram. The Prophet fasted this day, on which Allah saved Musa (Moses), and encouraged fasting the 9th as well. It is also when Husayn ibn Ali was martyred at Karbala.Next: Tue 15 Jun 2027المَوْلِد النَّبَوِيMawlid an-Nabi12 Rabi al-AwwalThe commemoration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, most commonly observed on 12 Rabi al-Awwal. Muslims hold differing views on celebrating it.Next: Sat 14 Aug 2027الإِسْرَاء وَالمِعْرَاجIsra and Mi'raj27 RajabThe Prophet's miraculous Night Journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and ascension through the heavens, when the five daily prayers were prescribed. Commonly marked on 27 Rajab.Next: evening of Mon 4 Jan 2027لَيْلَةُ النِّصْف مِنْ شَعْبَانShab-e-BaratThe night before 15 ShabanThe night of the middle of Shaban, observed by many Muslims with prayer and seeking forgiveness. Scholars differ on its special status.Next: evening of Fri 22 Jan 2027رَمَضَانRamadan1 Ramadan to 29 or 30 RamadanThe ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when adult Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. The Quran was first revealed in Ramadan.Next: Mon 8 Feb 2027لَيْلَةُ القَدْرLaylat al-QadrOne of the odd nights in the last ten of RamadanThe night on which the Quran was first sent down, described in the Quran as better than a thousand months. It is sought in the last ten nights of Ramadan.Next: evening of Fri 5 Mar 2027عِيد الفِطْرEid al-Fitr1 ShawwalThe festival of breaking the fast, celebrated on 1 Shawwal at the end of Ramadan with the Eid prayer, Zakat al-Fitr and family gatherings.Next: Tue 9 Mar 2027عَشْر ذِي الحِجَّةFirst 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah1–10 Dhul HijjahThe first ten days of the final Islamic month, the best days of the year for good deeds. They include Hajj, the Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha.Next: Fri 7 May 2027يَوْم عَرَفَةDay of Arafah9 Dhul HijjahThe most important day of Hajj, when pilgrims stand on the plain of Arafah. For those not on Hajj, fasting this day is a highly recommended sunnah.Next: Sat 15 May 2027عِيد الأَضْحَىEid al-Adha10 Dhul HijjahThe Festival of Sacrifice on 10 Dhul Hijjah, remembering Prophet Ibrahim's devotion. Muslims pray the Eid prayer and offer an animal sacrifice (Qurbani).Next: Sun 16 May 2027

How Islamic dates are set

The Islamic (Hijri) calendar has twelve lunar months of 29 or 30 days. A new month begins when the thin crescent of the new moon is seen after sunset, or, in calculated calendars, when astronomical conditions for its visibility are met. Because of this, the same holiday can fall on different days in different countries.

Two practical points help when reading the dates on this site. First, an Islamic day starts at sunset, so every holiday begins on the evening before its Gregorian date. For special nights such as Laylat al-Qadr and Shab-e-Barat, we list the evening on which the night begins. Second, our dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia, which many people use for planning; local announcements may be one day later. Learn more on the Islamic calendar page, or look up today's Hijri date.

Frequently asked questions

What are the main Islamic holidays?

The two festivals (Eids) prescribed in Islam are Eid al-Fitr, at the end of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha, on 10 Dhul Hijjah. Other important days include the month of Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr, the Day of Arafah, the Islamic New Year and Ashura. Mawlid, Isra and Miraj and Shab-e-Barat are widely observed, though scholars differ on how they should be marked.

Why do Islamic holidays change every year?

Islamic dates follow the lunar Hijri calendar, whose year is about 354 days. That is roughly 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so each holiday arrives about 11 days earlier every year.

How accurate are these dates?

They are computed from the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. In countries where the month starts with a local moon sighting, the actual date can be one day later, and occasionally one day earlier. Use them for planning and confirm with your local mosque.

Do Islamic holidays start the evening before?

Yes. The Islamic day begins at sunset, so every holiday and special night starts on the evening before the Gregorian date listed for it.