About Ashura
Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, remembers the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions at Karbala. In Pakistan the 9th and 10th of Muharram are public holidays, and many Muslims also fast on this day.
Ashura is on 10 Muharram in the Islamic calendar. In 2027 it lands on a Wednesday, in week 24 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 Ashura?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 255 days until Ashura 2027. That works out to 36 weeks and 3 days, or about 8 months and 12 days.
If you only count working days, there are 183 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 36 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 255 sleeps, and in hours that is about 6,120.
Ashura dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Hijri | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 26, 2026 | Friday | 10 Muharram 1448 AH | Passed |
| 2027 | June 16, 2027 | Wednesday | 10 Muharram 1449 AH | 255 days |
| 2028 | June 4, 2028 | Sunday | 10 Muharram 1450 AH | 609 days |
| 2029 | May 24, 2029 | Thursday | 10 Muharram 1451 AH | 963 days |
| 2030 | May 14, 2030 | Tuesday | 10 Muharram 1452 AH | 1,318 days |
| 2031 | May 3, 2031 | Saturday | 10 Muharram 1453 AH | 1,672 days |
| 2032 | April 21, 2032 | Wednesday | 10 Muharram 1454 AH | 2,026 days |
| 2033 | April 11, 2033 | Monday | 10 Muharram 1455 AH | 2,381 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Ashura 2027?
Ashura 2027 is on Wednesday, June 16, 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 Ashura 2027?
Ashura 2027 falls on a Wednesday.
How many days until Ashura?
There are 255 days until Ashura, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Ashura?
Ashura is 36 weeks and 3 days away, or 36.4 weeks.
How many weekends until Ashura?
There are 36 weekends between now and Ashura.
How many business days until Ashura?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 183 business days until Ashura. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Ashura on the same date every year?
No. Ashura is on 10 Muharram in the Islamic calendar, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Ashura 2028?
Ashura 2028 is expected on Sunday, June 4, 2028, 609 days from today.