When Is the Islamic New Year 2027?
The Islamic New Year — 1 Muharram 1449 AH
About 270 days left
Per the Umm al-Qura calendar; official sighting announcements take precedence.
What is the Islamic New Year?
The Islamic New Year is the first day of Muharram, when a new Hijri year begins. The calendar counts from the Hijra — the migration of the Prophet ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE — an epoch adopted during the caliphate of Umar ibn al-Khattab, which is why it is called the “Hijri” calendar.
Muharram is one of the four sacred months. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best fasting after Ramadan is the month of Allah, Muharram” (Muslim). No specific act of worship or celebration for the first of the year is reported from the Prophet ﷺ or his companions; it is rather an occasion to reflect on the Hijra and take stock.
| Hijri year | Hijri | Gregorian |
|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | 1 Muharram 1448 | Tuesday |
| 1449 AH | 1 Muharram 1449 | Sunday |
| 1450 AH | 1 Muharram 1450 | Thursday |
| 1451 AH | 1 Muharram 1451 | Monday |
| 1452 AH | 1 Muharram 1452 | Saturday |
When is the Islamic New Year in 2027?
The Islamic New Year (1 Muharram 1449 AH) falls on Sunday June 6, 2027 per the Umm al-Qura calendar, pending the official moon-sighting announcement.
How many days until the Islamic New Year?
About 270 days from today (September 9, 2026).
What is the Hijri date of the Islamic New Year?
The Islamic New Year is fixed in the Hijri calendar: 1 Muharram every year. Its Gregorian date moves about 11 days earlier each year.
What Hijri year are we in?
We are currently in 1448 AH, and 1449 AH begins on Sunday June 6, 2027 per the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Is the Islamic New Year celebrated?
No specific worship, celebration or greeting for the first of the Hijri year is reported from the Prophet ﷺ or his companions, though 1 Muharram is a public holiday in several Muslim countries. Fasting during Muharram generally is recommended — it is the best fasting after Ramadan.