The complete list of major Islamic holidays and important religious observances in 2026 (1447–1448 AH) based on published Hijri–Gregorian calendars.
Dates may vary slightly depending on moon sighting in different countries.
2026 Islamic Holidays
1. Isra and Mi‘raj (Lailat al Miraj)
- Friday, 16 January 2026
- 27 Rajab 1447 AH
2. Lailat al Bara’ah (Shab-e-Barat / Nisfu Sha‘ban)
- Tuesday, 3 February 2026
- 15 Sha‘ban 1447 AH
3. Start of Ramadan
- Wednesday, 18 February 2026
- 1 Ramadan 1447 AH
4. Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)
- Monday, 16 March 2026
- 27 Ramadan 1447 AH
5. Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
- Friday, 20 March 2026
- 1 Shawwal 1447 AH
6. Day of Arafah (Waqf al Arafa)
- Tuesday, 26 May 2026
- 9 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH
7. Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice)
- Wednesday, 27 May 2026
- 10 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH
8. Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year)
- Tuesday, 16 June 2026
- 1 Muharram 1448 AH
9. Day of Ashura
- Thursday, 25 June 2026
- 10 Muharram 1448 AH
10. Mawlid al-Nabi (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday)
- Tuesday, 25 August 2026
- 12 Rabi‘ al-Awwal 1448 AH
Important Note
Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar, and official dates are confirmed by local moon sighting committees. Therefore, dates may differ slightly by country.
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