1438 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1438 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on October 2, 2016 and ends on September 20, 2017, 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 1438 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | October 2, 2016 | Sunday | 30 |
| Safar | November 1, 2016 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | November 30, 2016 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | December 30, 2016 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | January 29, 2017 | Sunday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | February 28, 2017 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rajab | March 29, 2017 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | April 27, 2017 | Thursday | 30 |
| Ramadan | May 27, 2017 | Saturday | 29 |
| Shawwal | June 25, 2017 | Sunday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | July 24, 2017 | Monday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | August 23, 2017 | Wednesday | 29 |
Occasions of 1438 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | October 2, 2016 (Sunday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | October 11, 2016 (Tuesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | December 11, 2016 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | April 24, 2017 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | May 11, 2017 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | May 27, 2017 (Saturday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | June 22, 2017 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | June 25, 2017 (Sunday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | August 31, 2017 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | September 1, 2017 (Friday) |
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 1438 AH start and end?
1438 AH begins on October 2, 2016 and ends on September 20, 2017, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1438 AH?
1438 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 1438 AH?
Ramadan begins May 27, 2017 (Saturday), Eid al-Fitr June 25, 2017 (Sunday), the Day of Arafah August 31, 2017 (Thursday), and Eid al-Adha September 1, 2017 (Friday). 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.