1449 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1449 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on June 6, 2027 and ends on May 24, 2028, 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 1449 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | June 6, 2027 | Sunday | 29 |
| Safar | July 5, 2027 | Monday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | August 3, 2027 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | September 2, 2027 | Thursday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | October 1, 2027 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | October 31, 2027 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rajab | November 29, 2027 | Monday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | December 29, 2027 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Ramadan | January 28, 2028 | Friday | 29 |
| Shawwal | February 26, 2028 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | March 27, 2028 | Monday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | April 26, 2028 | Wednesday | 29 |
Occasions of 1449 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | June 6, 2027 (Sunday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | June 15, 2027 (Tuesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | August 14, 2027 (Saturday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | December 25, 2027 (Saturday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | January 12, 2028 (Wednesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | January 28, 2028 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | February 23, 2028 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | February 26, 2028 (Saturday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | May 4, 2028 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | May 5, 2028 (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 1449 AH start and end?
1449 AH begins on June 6, 2027 and ends on May 24, 2028, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1449 AH?
1449 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 1449 AH?
Ramadan begins January 28, 2028 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr February 26, 2028 (Saturday), the Day of Arafah May 4, 2028 (Thursday), and Eid al-Adha May 5, 2028 (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.