With 2026 fast approaching, many people will begin looking ahead to the key dates in the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.

So when are Ramadan, Eid and Hajj expected to fall?

Ramadan is anticipated to begin in February, with Hajj taking place towards the end of May. 

Eid al-Fitr is expected to fall on 21 March 2026, while Eid al-Adha is predicted to occur on 27 May 2026.

As always, these dates are not fixed. The Islamic lunar calendar depends on the sighting of the moon to determine the start of each new month. 

While we can estimate when major religious observances are most likely to occur, it’s always best to confirm the exact dates closer to the time.

Islamic calendar 2026 – Hijri 1447 / 1448 dates (estimated dates*)

Isra Wal Miraj — Night of 15th January 2026 

Ramadan — 19 February 2025 to 20 March 2026 (Taraweeh begins 18th February)

Last ten nights of Ramadan (includes Laylat al-Qadr) — 10 March to 19 March 2026

Eid al-Fitr — 21 March 2026

Hajj begins — 25 May 2026 to 30 May 2026

Day of Arafah — 26 May 2026

Eid al-Adha — 27 May 2026

Islamic New Year (first day of Muharram, the start of 1448) — 16 June 2026

Day of Ashura — 25 June 2026

‍*All dates are subject to the sighting of the moon.

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