1442 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1442 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on August 20, 2020 and ends on August 8, 2021, 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 1442 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | August 20, 2020 | Thursday | 29 |
| Safar | September 18, 2020 | Friday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | October 18, 2020 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | November 16, 2020 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | December 16, 2020 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | January 14, 2021 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rajab | February 13, 2021 | Saturday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | March 14, 2021 | Sunday | 30 |
| Ramadan | April 13, 2021 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Shawwal | May 13, 2021 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | June 11, 2021 | Friday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | July 11, 2021 | Sunday | 29 |
Occasions of 1442 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | August 20, 2020 (Thursday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | August 29, 2020 (Saturday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | October 29, 2020 (Thursday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | March 11, 2021 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | March 28, 2021 (Sunday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | April 13, 2021 (Tuesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | May 9, 2021 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | May 13, 2021 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | July 19, 2021 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | July 20, 2021 (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 1442 AH start and end?
1442 AH begins on August 20, 2020 and ends on August 8, 2021, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1442 AH?
1442 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 1442 AH?
Ramadan begins April 13, 2021 (Tuesday), Eid al-Fitr May 13, 2021 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah July 19, 2021 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha July 20, 2021 (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.