1396 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1396 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on January 3, 1976 and ends on December 21, 1976, lasting 354 days across twelve lunar months. The table below lists the start and length of each month, and the occasions table highlights the year’s key Islamic dates such as Ramadan and the two Eids.
Months of 1396 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | January 3, 1976 | Saturday | 30 |
| Safar | February 2, 1976 | Monday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | March 2, 1976 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | April 1, 1976 | Thursday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | May 1, 1976 | Saturday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | May 30, 1976 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rajab | June 29, 1976 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | July 29, 1976 | Thursday | 29 |
| Ramadan | August 27, 1976 | Friday | 29 |
| Shawwal | September 25, 1976 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | October 25, 1976 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | November 23, 1976 | Tuesday | 29 |
Occasions of 1396 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | January 3, 1976 (Saturday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | January 12, 1976 (Monday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | March 13, 1976 (Saturday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | July 25, 1976 (Sunday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | August 12, 1976 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | August 27, 1976 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | September 22, 1976 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | September 25, 1976 (Saturday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | December 1, 1976 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | December 2, 1976 (Thursday) |
The Hijri date may differ by one day depending on the moon sighting and the official announcement in your country.
Frequently asked questions
When does 1396 AH start and end?
1396 AH begins on January 3, 1976 and ends on December 21, 1976, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1396 AH?
1396 AH lasts 354 days; a Hijri year is 354 or 355 days depending on how the lunar months of 29 and 30 days alternate.
When are Ramadan and the Eids in 1396 AH?
Ramadan begins August 27, 1976 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr September 25, 1976 (Saturday), the Day of Arafah December 1, 1976 (Wednesday), and Eid al-Adha December 2, 1976 (Thursday). See the occasions table above for more.
Why does the Hijri year start on a different Gregorian date each time?
A Hijri year is about 11 days shorter than a Gregorian year, so each new Hijri year starts roughly eleven days earlier on the Gregorian calendar than the one before.