1 Muharram
Islamic New Year
Sunday, June 6, 2027 · 236 days to go
What is Islamic New Year?
The first day of the Hijri calendar. The calendar takes the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ migration (hijrah) from Mecca to Medina as its starting point; its months follow the moon rather than the sun, so every year they move about eleven days earlier. Muharram is one of the four months the Quran calls the “sacred months”, in which war and injustice are regarded as forbidden.
What to do
- Reflect on the past year and make good intentions for the new one.
- Voluntary fasts kept in the month of Muharram are regarded as virtuous.
- Increase your repentance (tawbah) and istighfar (seeking forgiveness).
Islamic New Year dates (2026 – 2030)
| Year | Date | Hijri |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 1 Muharram 1448 |
| 2027 | Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 1 Muharram 1449 |
| 2028 | Thursday, May 25, 2028 | 1 Muharram 1450 |
| 2029 | Monday, May 14, 2029 | 1 Muharram 1451 |
| 2030 | Friday, May 3, 2030 | 1 Muharram 1452 |
Dates follow the 2026–2030 list of Islamic holidays published by Diyanet (Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs). Holy nights begin on the evening of the listed day.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Islamic New Year?
In 2027, Islamic New Year falls on Sunday, June 6, 2027. Because it follows the Hijri calendar, its Gregorian date moves about eleven days earlier each year; the table on this page lists its dates through 2030.
What is Islamic New Year?
The first day of the Hijri calendar. The calendar takes the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ migration (hijrah) from Mecca to Medina as its starting point; its months follow the moon rather than the sun, so every year they move about eleven days earlier.
Which day of the Hijri calendar is Islamic New Year?
Islamic New Year is on 1 Muharram in the Hijri calendar. Because the Hijri day begins at sunset, it is common to observe this night on the evening before.
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