Islamic Holidays Calendar 2026: Complete List of Important Dates

A comprehensive guide to all major Islamic holidays and important dates in 2026, with both Hijri and Gregorian dates.

Important Note

Islamic dates are based on moon sighting and may vary by 1-2 days depending on:

- Calculation method used

- Local moon sighting

- Regional differences

Always verify important dates with your local mosque or Islamic authority.

Major Islamic Holidays 2026

Ramadan 2026

- Hijri Date: 1 Ramadan 1447 AH

- Approximate Gregorian: February 18, 2026 (varies by method)

- Significance: Month of fasting, reflection, and spiritual growth

- Duration: 29-30 days

- Observance: Fasting from dawn to sunset

Eid al-Fitr 2026

- Hijri Date: 1 Shawwal 1447 AH

- Approximate Gregorian: March 19, 2026 (varies by method)

- Significance: Celebration marking the end of Ramadan

- Observance: Prayer, feasting, charity, family gatherings

Hajj 2026

- Hijri Date: 8-13 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH

- Approximate Gregorian: May 24-29, 2026 (varies by method)

- Significance: Annual pilgrimage to Mecca

- Observance: One of the Five Pillars of Islam

Eid al-Adha 2026

- Hijri Date: 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH

- Approximate Gregorian: May 26, 2026 (varies by method)

- Significance: Festival of Sacrifice

- Observance: Prayer, sacrifice, charity, family gatherings

Other Important Dates

Islamic New Year (Muharram 1)

- Hijri Date: 1 Muharram 1448 AH

- Approximate Gregorian: July 7, 2026

- Significance: Beginning of new Hijri year

- Observance: Reflection, prayer

Day of Ashura

- Hijri Date: 10 Muharram 1448 AH

- Approximate Gregorian: July 16, 2026

- Significance: Commemoration of various historical events

- Observance: Fasting (optional), reflection

Mawlid al-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)

- Hijri Date: 12 Rabi' al-awwal 1448 AH

- Approximate Gregorian: August 25, 2026

- Significance: Birth of Prophet Muhammad

- Observance: Varies by community

Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)

- Hijri Date: One of the last 10 nights of Ramadan

- Approximate Gregorian: Late February/Early March 2026

- Significance: Most blessed night of the year

- Observance: Prayer, reflection, seeking forgiveness

Monthly Observances

First Friday of Each Month

- Special significance in many communities

- Jumu'ah (Friday) prayers

- Community gatherings

Middle of Sha'ban

- Hijri Date: 15 Sha'ban 1447 AH

- Approximate Gregorian: February 1, 2026

- Significance: Night of Forgiveness (Laylat al-Bara'ah)

- Observance: Prayer, seeking forgiveness

Regional Variations

Moon Sighting Differences

- Dates may vary by 1-2 days

- Depends on local moon sighting

- Regional announcements may differ

Calculation Methods

Different methods produce slightly different dates:

- Umm al-Qura (Saudi Arabia)

- ISNA (North America)

- Muslim World League

- Others

Planning Tips

1. Use HijriMinder

- Automatic date calculation

- Multiple calculation methods

- Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook integration

- Email reminders

2. Verify Locally

- Check with local mosque

- Follow regional announcements

- Account for moon sighting

3. Plan Ahead

- Mark all important dates

- Set reminders early

- Coordinate with family

Tracking Holidays

In HijriMinder

1. Add each holiday as an event

2. Choose appropriate calculation method

3. Set annual recurrence

4. Enable reminders

In Your Calendar (Google or Outlook)

- Sync from HijriMinder to Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook

- See alongside regular schedule

- Share with family

- Set additional reminders

Conclusion

Tracking Islamic holidays requires understanding both Hijri and Gregorian calendars. With HijriMinder, you can automatically track all important dates, ensuring you never miss a significant Islamic observance. Start your free trial today.