Islamic New Year 2026
The Islamic New Year (also known as Hijri New Year) marks the beginning of the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic New Year 2026 is expected on June 16, 2026.
Expected Dates by Authority
| Authority | Start Date |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia (Official Sighting) (24 countries) | June 16, 2026 |
| Umm al-Qura (Calculated) (25 countries) | June 16, 2026 |
| Diyanet (Turkey) (5 countries) | June 16, 2026 |
| MABIMS (Southeast Asia) (6 countries) | June 16, 2026 |
| MARA (Oman) (1 countries) | June 16, 2026 |
| Astronomical Calculation (1 countries) | June 16, 2026 |
| Ruet-e-Hilal (Pakistan) (5 countries) | June 17, 2026 (+1 day) |
| Habous (Morocco) (11 countries) | June 17, 2026 (+1 day) |
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About Islamic New Year
The Islamic New Year (also known as Hijri New Year) marks the beginning of the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic New Year 2026 is expected on June 16, 2026. It commemorates the Hijrah (migration) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE.
The Islamic New Year marks the beginning of a new Hijri year. Muharram is one of the four sacred months in Islam during which warfare was traditionally forbidden. The month holds deep significance as it contains the Day of Ashura (10th Muharram). While it is not celebrated with festivities like the Gregorian New Year, Muslims use it as a time for reflection on the Hijrah and making spiritual resolutions.