About Islamic New Year
The Islamic New Year begins on the first day of Muharram. The Hijri calendar counts its years from the Prophet's migration (Hijrah) from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE.
Islamic New Year is on 1 Muharram, so it comes about 11 days earlier each year. In 2027 it lands on a Monday, in week 23 of the year. Expected date in Pakistan. Pakistan usually marks Islamic dates one day after Saudi Arabia, and the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirms the final date after the moon is sighted.
How long until Islamic New Year?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 246 days until Islamic New Year 2027. That works out to 35 weeks and 1 day, or about 8 months and 3 days.
If you only count working days, there are 176 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 35 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 246 sleeps, and in hours that is about 5,904.
Islamic New Year dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Hijri | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 17, 2026 | Wednesday | 1 Muharram 1448 AH | Passed |
| 2027 | June 7, 2027 | Monday | 1 Muharram 1449 AH | 246 days |
| 2028 | May 26, 2028 | Friday | 1 Muharram 1450 AH | 600 days |
| 2029 | May 15, 2029 | Tuesday | 1 Muharram 1451 AH | 954 days |
| 2030 | May 5, 2030 | Sunday | 1 Muharram 1452 AH | 1,309 days |
| 2031 | April 24, 2031 | Thursday | 1 Muharram 1453 AH | 1,663 days |
| 2032 | April 12, 2032 | Monday | 1 Muharram 1454 AH | 2,017 days |
| 2033 | April 2, 2033 | Saturday | 1 Muharram 1455 AH | 2,372 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Islamic New Year 2027?
Islamic New Year 2027 is on Monday, June 7, 2027. Expected date in Pakistan. Pakistan usually marks Islamic dates one day after Saudi Arabia, and the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirms the final date after the moon is sighted.
What day of the week is Islamic New Year 2027?
Islamic New Year 2027 falls on a Monday.
How many days until Islamic New Year?
There are 246 days until Islamic New Year, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Islamic New Year?
Islamic New Year is 35 weeks and 1 day away, or 35.1 weeks.
How many weekends until Islamic New Year?
There are 35 weekends between now and Islamic New Year.
How many business days until Islamic New Year?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 176 business days until Islamic New Year. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Islamic New Year on the same date every year?
No. Islamic New Year is on 1 Muharram, so it comes about 11 days earlier each year, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Islamic New Year 2028?
Islamic New Year 2028 is expected on Friday, May 26, 2028, 600 days from today.