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Islamic New Year 2026
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 1 Muharram 1448 AH
About Islamic New Year
The first day of Muharram begins the new Hijri year, counted from the Prophet’s ﷺ migration (Hijrah) from Makkah to Madinah.
Dates follow the calculated Umm al-Qura calendar. Where your community follows a local moon sighting, the month, and so the event, may begin a day later; follow your masjid.
Questions
When is Islamic New Year 2026?
By the calculated Umm al-Qura calendar, Islamic New Year 2026 is on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (1 Muharram 1448 AH). Where the month begins with a local moon sighting it may be a day later.
What is Islamic New Year?
The first day of Muharram begins the new Hijri year, counted from the Prophet’s ﷺ migration (Hijrah) from Makkah to Madinah.