1439 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1439 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on September 21, 2017 and ends on September 10, 2018, lasting 355 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 1439 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | September 21, 2017 | Thursday | 30 |
| Safar | October 21, 2017 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | November 19, 2017 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | December 19, 2017 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | January 18, 2018 | Thursday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | February 17, 2018 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rajab | March 18, 2018 | Sunday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | April 17, 2018 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Ramadan | May 16, 2018 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Shawwal | June 15, 2018 | Friday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | July 14, 2018 | Saturday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | August 12, 2018 | Sunday | 30 |
Occasions of 1439 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | September 21, 2017 (Thursday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | September 30, 2017 (Saturday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | November 30, 2017 (Thursday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | April 13, 2018 (Friday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | May 1, 2018 (Tuesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | May 16, 2018 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | June 11, 2018 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | June 15, 2018 (Friday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | August 20, 2018 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | August 21, 2018 (Tuesday) |
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 1439 AH start and end?
1439 AH begins on September 21, 2017 and ends on September 10, 2018, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1439 AH?
1439 AH lasts 355 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 1439 AH?
Ramadan begins May 16, 2018 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr June 15, 2018 (Friday), the Day of Arafah August 20, 2018 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha August 21, 2018 (Tuesday). 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.