1461 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1461 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on January 26, 2039 and ends on January 14, 2040, 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 1461 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | January 26, 2039 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Safar | February 24, 2039 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | March 26, 2039 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | April 25, 2039 | Monday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | May 24, 2039 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | June 23, 2039 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rajab | July 22, 2039 | Friday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | August 21, 2039 | Sunday | 29 |
| Ramadan | September 19, 2039 | Monday | 30 |
| Shawwal | October 19, 2039 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | November 18, 2039 | Friday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | December 17, 2039 | Saturday | 29 |
Occasions of 1461 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | January 26, 2039 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | February 4, 2039 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | April 6, 2039 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | August 17, 2039 (Wednesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | September 4, 2039 (Sunday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | September 19, 2039 (Monday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | October 15, 2039 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | October 19, 2039 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | December 25, 2039 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | December 26, 2039 (Monday) |
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 1461 AH start and end?
1461 AH begins on January 26, 2039 and ends on January 14, 2040, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1461 AH?
1461 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 1461 AH?
Ramadan begins September 19, 2039 (Monday), Eid al-Fitr October 19, 2039 (Wednesday), the Day of Arafah December 25, 2039 (Sunday), and Eid al-Adha December 26, 2039 (Monday). 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.