Day of Arafah 2026

Name: Day of Arafah 2026
Start: 2026-05-26T00:00:00+03:00
Location: Worldwide

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Day of Arafah 2026 fell on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (a Tuesday). See Day of Arafah 2027 →

When is Day of Arafah 2026?

Day of Arafah 2026 fell on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. It was a Tuesday.

How many days until Day of Arafah 2026?

As of October 14, 2026, it has been 141 days since Day of Arafah 2026, which fell on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Day of week: Tuesday
Type: Religious Holidays
Religion: Islam
Duration: 1 day

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The Day of Arafah, on the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah, is the spiritual climax of the Hajj pilgrimage, when pilgrims gather on the plain of Arafat in prayer, while Muslims worldwide observe it with voluntary fasting and supplication on the day before Eid al-Adha.

For the full story — history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs — see the Day of Arafah guide.

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