Shawwal 1401 AH Calendar
The full calendar of Shawwal 1401 AH: month 10 of the Hijri year, beginning on August 1, 1981 (Saturday) and ending on August 30, 1981, lasting 30 days according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar. The table below maps each day of the month to its Gregorian date, weekday and occasions.
Occasions this month: Eid al-Fitr (August 1, 1981).
| Hijri date | Day | Gregorian date | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Shawwal 1401 | Saturday | August 1, 1981 | Eid al-Fitr |
| 2 Shawwal 1401 | Sunday | August 2, 1981 | |
| 3 Shawwal 1401 | Monday | August 3, 1981 | |
| 4 Shawwal 1401 | Tuesday | August 4, 1981 | |
| 5 Shawwal 1401 | Wednesday | August 5, 1981 | |
| 6 Shawwal 1401 | Thursday | August 6, 1981 | |
| 7 Shawwal 1401 | Friday | August 7, 1981 | |
| 8 Shawwal 1401 | Saturday | August 8, 1981 | |
| 9 Shawwal 1401 | Sunday | August 9, 1981 | |
| 10 Shawwal 1401 | Monday | August 10, 1981 | |
| 11 Shawwal 1401 | Tuesday | August 11, 1981 | |
| 12 Shawwal 1401 | Wednesday | August 12, 1981 | |
| 13 Shawwal 1401 | Thursday | August 13, 1981 | |
| 14 Shawwal 1401 | Friday | August 14, 1981 | |
| 15 Shawwal 1401 | Saturday | August 15, 1981 | |
| 16 Shawwal 1401 | Sunday | August 16, 1981 | |
| 17 Shawwal 1401 | Monday | August 17, 1981 | |
| 18 Shawwal 1401 | Tuesday | August 18, 1981 | |
| 19 Shawwal 1401 | Wednesday | August 19, 1981 | |
| 20 Shawwal 1401 | Thursday | August 20, 1981 | |
| 21 Shawwal 1401 | Friday | August 21, 1981 | |
| 22 Shawwal 1401 | Saturday | August 22, 1981 | |
| 23 Shawwal 1401 | Sunday | August 23, 1981 | |
| 24 Shawwal 1401 | Monday | August 24, 1981 | |
| 25 Shawwal 1401 | Tuesday | August 25, 1981 | |
| 26 Shawwal 1401 | Wednesday | August 26, 1981 | |
| 27 Shawwal 1401 | Thursday | August 27, 1981 | |
| 28 Shawwal 1401 | Friday | August 28, 1981 | |
| 29 Shawwal 1401 | Saturday | August 29, 1981 | |
| 30 Shawwal 1401 | Sunday | August 30, 1981 |
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 Shawwal 1401 AH start?
Shawwal 1401 AH starts on August 1, 1981 (Saturday) and lasts 30 days, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
Why does a Hijri month have only 29 or 30 days?
A Hijri month is lunar: it begins with the birth of the crescent and ends at the next one. A lunar cycle takes about 29.5 days, so months alternate between 29 and 30 days.
Why might the first day of the month in my country differ by one day?
This calendar follows Umm al-Qura, adopted in Saudi Arabia. Other countries rely on crescent sighting or other tabulations, and their month may start one day earlier or later.