Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) 2026
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) 2026 fell on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (a Tuesday). See Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) 2027 โ
When is Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) 2026?
Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) 2026 fell on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. It was a Tuesday.
How many days until Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, it has been 122 days since Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) 2026, which fell on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
- Date
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Day of week
- Tuesday
- Type
- Religious Holidays
- Religion
- Islam
- Duration
- 1 day
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The Islamic New Year, or Hijri New Year, falls on the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It marks the anniversary of the Hijra and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a quiet, reflective occasion rather than a festive one.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) guide.