Islamic New Year 2026
1 Muharram marks the start of the Hijri year, counted from the Prophet's ﷺ migration from Makkah to Madinah.
Expected date
16 June 2026
Tuesday
1 Muharram 1448 AH · 01/01/1448
Muharram is the 1st month
By country
- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Turkey, UK, USA: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
- Pakistan, India, Bangladesh (usually): Tuesday, 16 June 2026 or Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Expected dates. Follow the official moon sighting announcement in your country.
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Frequently asked questions
›When is Islamic New Year 2026?
Islamic New Year 2026 is expected on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 (1 Muharram 1448 AH) according to the Umm al-Qura calendar.
›When is Islamic New Year 2026 in Pakistan and India?
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh often begin Islamic months one day after Saudi Arabia, so Islamic New Year there may fall on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. The final date depends on the official moon sighting.