Islamic New Year 2027: Expected Date
The Islamic New Year, 1 Muharram, begins the new Hijri year. In 2027 it begins the year 1449.
Islamic New Year 2027 by country
| Country | Expected date | How it is decided |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | Sunday 6 Jun | Umm al-Qura calendar and official sighting |
| UAE, Qatar, Kuwait | Sunday 6 Jun | usually the same day as Saudi Arabia |
| Pakistan | Sunday 6 Jun or Monday 7 Jun | or one day later, after Ruet-e-Hilal |
| India, Bangladesh | Sunday 6 Jun or Monday 7 Jun | often one day later, after local sighting |
| UK, Europe | Sunday 6 Jun or Monday 7 Jun | same day or one day later, depending on your mosque |
| USA, Canada | Sunday 6 Jun | usually the same day (calculated calendar) |
Dates are from the Umm al-Qura calendar and are marked expected until moon-sighting announcements are made. See the full Islamic calendar 2027.
Questions
When is Islamic New Year 2027?
Islamic New Year 2027 (1 Muharram) is expected on Sunday, 6 June 2027, which is 1 Muharram 1449. In countries that follow a local moon sighting it may be one day later.
Is the Islamic New Year 2027 date confirmed?
Not yet. Islamic months begin when the new crescent moon is seen, so the date is confirmed by moon-sighting committees shortly before. This page is updated when announcements are made.
Why do countries celebrate on different days?
Saudi Arabia and most Gulf states follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and official sightings, while Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and many UK mosques wait for a local sighting, which is often a day later.