The free Islamic Calendar
See today's Hijri date, convert between calendars and find the main Islamic dates.
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Gregorian date 20 March 2026 Hijri date: 1 Shawwal 1447 This is the calculated date of Eid ul-Fitr Your local mosque may announce a day either sideOpen the Islamic Calendar
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What is the Islamic Calendar?
The Islamic calendar, also called the Hijri calendar, counts lunar months. Each month begins with the sighting of the new moon, so a year has 354 or 355 days. That is about eleven days shorter than the Gregorian year, which is why Ramadan and the Eids move earlier each year.
This page shows today's Hijri date, converts a Gregorian date to Hijri and back, and lists the main dates such as the start of Ramadan, Eid ul-Fitr, the Day of Arafah, Eid ul-Adha and the Islamic New Year. You can also page through a full year.
3 steps to your result
Open the tool and follow along. Nothing to install.
The strip at the top shows today in the Gregorian and Hijri calendars.
Open the converter tab, enter a Gregorian date to get Hijri, or enter a Hijri date to get Gregorian.
Open the holidays tab for Ramadan, Eid and other dates, and the sidebar for what is coming next.
What you get
Confirm Ramadan and Eid dates with your local mosque, since sighting practice differs.
Enter dates in the format the form shows to avoid a wrong conversion.
Note your zakat date in Hijri terms, since the zakat year is a lunar year.
Use the holidays list to plan leave from work and school ahead of time.
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How it compares
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| This religion tool | Desktop software | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Nothing to install | Usually an app or program to install |
| Account | No signup | Depends on the product |
| Cost | Free to use | Free or paid, depends on the product |
Questions people ask
Why do Ramadan and Eid move every year?
The Hijri year is about eleven days shorter than the Gregorian year, so each date moves about eleven days earlier in the Gregorian calendar each year.
Is the date shown the official date?
No. It is a calculated date. Many communities start months by moon sighting, and the result can differ by a day. Ask your local mosque.
When does the Islamic day begin?
The Islamic day begins at sunset. A date shown for daytime may change after Maghrib in places that follow this practice.
How many months are in a Hijri year?
There are twelve months, from Muharram to Dhu al-Hijjah, each of 29 or 30 days.
Does the converter need an internet connection?
Yes. Conversion uses an online service, so it needs a connection. If it is unavailable the page tells you.
Please note. Guidance only. Confirm any religious ruling with a qualified scholar or your local mosque.
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