Islamic Calendar 2026
The Islamic (Hijri) calendar is a lunar calendar used by Muslims to determine the dates of religious observances such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. It has 12 months of 29 or 30 days, so each Hijri year is about 10-11 days shorter than a Gregorian year.
This tool shows the approximate Gregorian start and end dates for every Hijri month that overlaps with the year 2026. It is calculated mathematically using the hijri-converter library.
Important: The exact start of each month depends on local moon sighting, which may shift the date by one day. Confirm important religious dates with your local mosque or Islamic authority.
Formula
For each Hijri year/month: toGregorian(hy, hm, 1) -> month start toGregorian(nextHy, nextHm, 1) - 1 day -> month end Filter months overlapping 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026.
Example
1447 AH / Ramadan 9: Approx start = 18 February 2026. Approx end = 19 March 2026.
How to Use
- 1. Click "Show 2026 Islamic Calendar".
- 2. Read the table of Hijri months with Gregorian start and end dates.
- 3. Note that local moon sighting may shift a date by one day.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ramadan 2026?
Ramadan 1447 AH is expected to begin around 18 February 2026 and end around 19 March 2026, based on mathematical conversion.
When is Eid 2026?
Eid al-Fitr is expected around 20 March 2026 and Eid al-Adha around 28 June 2026. Confirm with local moon sighting.
Are these dates official?
They are mathematical estimates. Regional crescent sighting can shift the start by one day.
What is the difference between Hijri and Gregorian years?
A Hijri lunar year is about 354 days, so it falls 10-11 days earlier in the Gregorian calendar each year.