When Is the Day of Arafah 2027?
The Day of Arafah — 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH
About 248 days left
Per the Umm al-Qura calendar; official sighting announcements take precedence.
What is the Day of Arafah?
The Day of Arafah is the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah, when pilgrims stand at Mount Arafat — the greatest pillar of Hajj. It is among the best days of the year: no day sees more people freed from the Fire.
For non-pilgrims, fasting Arafah is highly recommended; the Prophet ﷺ said: 'Fasting the Day of Arafah, I hope from Allah, expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year' (Muslim). Pilgrims themselves do not fast, to keep strength for supplication.
| Hijri year | Hijri | Gregorian |
|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 | Saturday |
| 1449 AH | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 | Thursday |
| 1450 AH | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1450 | Monday |
| 1451 AH | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1451 | Friday |
| 1452 AH | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1452 | Tuesday |
When is the Day of Arafah in 2027?
The Day of Arafah (9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH) falls on Saturday May 15, 2027 per the Umm al-Qura calendar, pending the official moon-sighting announcement.
How many days until the Day of Arafah?
About 248 days from today (September 9, 2026).
What is the Hijri date of the Day of Arafah?
The Day of Arafah is fixed in the Hijri calendar: 9 Dhu al-Hijjah every year. Its Gregorian date moves about 11 days earlier each year.