Islamic Holidays Calendar 2026–2027: Dates & Guide

Islamic Holidays Calendar 2026–2027: Dates & Guide

The Islamic Holidays Calendar 2026–2027 brings together important Islamic dates from the Hijri calendar with their corresponding Gregorian dates. This calendar includes Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Ashura, the Day of Arafah, and other dates listed in the referenced Islamic calendar.

Because the dates below come from a calendar reference, they should be treated as expected calendar dates. Actual observance can depend on the calendar or moon-sighting practice followed in a particular place.

Islamic Calendar 2026

The 2026 portion of the referenced calendar begins with Islamic New Year on June 16, 2026, corresponding to 1 Muharram 1448.

Ashura is listed on June 25, 2026, corresponding to 10 Muharram 1448.

The calendar also lists Mawlid an-Nabi on August 25, 2026, corresponding to 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448.

These dates provide the 2026 Gregorian references included in the calendar for the Islamic occasions listed above.

Islamic Calendar 2027

The 2027 dates in the referenced calendar include several important occasions.

Isra and Mi’raj is listed for January 5, 2027, corresponding to 27 Rajab 1448. Mid-Sha’ban follows on January 23, 2027, corresponding to 15 Sha’ban 1448.

The calendar lists the first day of Ramadan as February 8, 2027, corresponding to 1 Ramadan 1448. Laylat al-Qadr is listed as March 6, 2027, corresponding to 27 Ramadan 1448.

The calendar then lists Eid al-Fitr on March 9, 2027, corresponding to 1 Shawwal 1448.

Later in the year, the Day of Arafah is listed as May 15, 2027, corresponding to 9 Dhul-Hijjah 1448. Eid al-Adha follows on May 16, 2027, corresponding to 10 Dhul-Hijjah 1448.

How the Islamic Calendar Works

The Islamic calendar uses Hijri dates, while the calendar used for everyday civil dates commonly uses Gregorian dates. This is why an Islamic occasion can appear on a different Gregorian date from one year to another.

The Qur’an refers to a system of twelve months and identifies four of those months as sacred in Surah At-Tawbah 9:36.

Ramadan is also identified in the Qur’an as the month in which the Qur’an was revealed. Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185 connects Ramadan with fasting and refers to sighting the month.

For this reason, an Islamic calendar should be read by considering both the Hijri date and the corresponding Gregorian date shown for that year.

Why Can Islamic Calendars Show Different Dates?

Islamic calendar dates can differ between calendar references or locations. This is particularly relevant when a date depends on the beginning of a Hijri month.

For example, the referenced calendar gives February 8, 2027 for the first day of Ramadan and March 9, 2027 for Eid al-Fitr. These are the dates listed by that calendar and should be understood as calendar dates rather than a guarantee that every location will observe the occasion on exactly the same Gregorian day.

If you are planning fasting, Eid activities, travel, work arrangements, or other events, check the calendar or moon-sighting authority followed in your area.

Islamic Holidays vs. Islamic Occasions

Not every date listed in an Islamic calendar should automatically be described as a public holiday.

An Islamic occasion refers to a date or event recognized within the Islamic calendar or Muslim religious tradition. A public holiday is a date officially designated as a holiday by a particular government or authority.

These are different categories.

For example, a calendar may list Ramadan, Ashura, Mawlid an-Nabi, or Laylat al-Qadr as Islamic dates or occasions. Whether one of these dates is also an official day off from work or school depends on the relevant local authority.

Therefore, this calendar should be used as a reference for Islamic dates, not as a complete list of government public holidays.

Muslim Festivals and Important Dates

Some of the best-known dates in this calendar are connected with Ramadan and the two Eids.

Ramadan begins on 1 Ramadan. The referenced calendar lists its first day as February 8, 2027.

Laylat al-Qadr is listed in the referenced calendar as 27 Ramadan, falling on March 6, 2027.

Eid al-Fitr is listed for 1 Shawwal, March 9, 2027.

The calendar also lists the Day of Arafah on 9 Dhul-Hijjah and Eid al-Adha on 10 Dhul-Hijjah. For 2027, those dates are listed as May 15 and May 16.

Other dates in the calendar include Islamic New Year, Ashura, Mawlid an-Nabi, Isra and Mi’raj, and Mid-Sha’ban.

Final Takeaway

The Islamic Holidays Calendar 2026–2027 provides a convenient reference for important Hijri dates and their corresponding Gregorian dates. The referenced calendar lists Islamic New Year and Ashura in 2026, followed by dates such as Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr, Eid al-Fitr, the Day of Arafah, and Eid al-Adha in 2027.

For planning purposes, use the dates in the table as the dates provided by the referenced calendar. Because Islamic month dates can depend on the calendar or moon-sighting practice followed in a particular place, check your local authority when an exact observance date is important.

Disclaimer

The dates in this article are based on the referenced Islamic calendar and are provided for general informational purposes. Islamic dates may vary according to local moon sighting and the calendar followed in a particular location. Always confirm important dates with a trusted local Islamic authority or official calendar.