1401 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1401 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on November 9, 1980 and ends on October 28, 1981, 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 1401 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | November 9, 1980 | Sunday | 30 |
| Safar | December 9, 1980 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | January 8, 1981 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | February 6, 1981 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | March 8, 1981 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | April 6, 1981 | Monday | 29 |
| Rajab | May 5, 1981 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | June 4, 1981 | Thursday | 29 |
| Ramadan | July 3, 1981 | Friday | 29 |
| Shawwal | August 1, 1981 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | August 31, 1981 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | September 29, 1981 | Tuesday | 30 |
Occasions of 1401 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | November 9, 1980 (Sunday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | November 18, 1980 (Tuesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | January 19, 1981 (Monday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | May 31, 1981 (Sunday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | June 18, 1981 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | July 3, 1981 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | July 29, 1981 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | August 1, 1981 (Saturday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | October 7, 1981 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | October 8, 1981 (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 1401 AH start and end?
1401 AH begins on November 9, 1980 and ends on October 28, 1981, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1401 AH?
1401 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 1401 AH?
Ramadan begins July 3, 1981 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr August 1, 1981 (Saturday), the Day of Arafah October 7, 1981 (Wednesday), and Eid al-Adha October 8, 1981 (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.