1462 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1462 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on January 15, 2040 and ends on January 3, 2041, 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 1462 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | January 15, 2040 | Sunday | 30 |
| Safar | February 14, 2040 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | March 14, 2040 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | April 13, 2040 | Friday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | May 12, 2040 | Saturday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | June 11, 2040 | Monday | 30 |
| Rajab | July 11, 2040 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | August 9, 2040 | Thursday | 30 |
| Ramadan | September 8, 2040 | Saturday | 29 |
| Shawwal | October 7, 2040 | Sunday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | November 6, 2040 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | December 6, 2040 | Thursday | 29 |
Occasions of 1462 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | January 15, 2040 (Sunday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | January 24, 2040 (Tuesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | March 25, 2040 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | August 6, 2040 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | August 23, 2040 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | September 8, 2040 (Saturday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | October 4, 2040 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | October 7, 2040 (Sunday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | December 14, 2040 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | December 15, 2040 (Saturday) |
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 1462 AH start and end?
1462 AH begins on January 15, 2040 and ends on January 3, 2041, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1462 AH?
1462 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 1462 AH?
Ramadan begins September 8, 2040 (Saturday), Eid al-Fitr October 7, 2040 (Sunday), the Day of Arafah December 14, 2040 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha December 15, 2040 (Saturday). 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.