When is Islamic New Year 2034?
What is Islamic New Year?
The Islamic New Year falls on the first day of Muharram, opening a new Hijri year. The Hijri calendar counts from the migration (Hijra) of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE — the event from which the numbering begins.
The virtue of Islamic New Year
The year opens with Muharram, one of the four sacred months honoured by Allah in the Quran. The Prophet ﷺ said: "The best fasting after Ramadan is in the month of Allah, Muharram" — making the year’s start a blessed season for devotion rather than mere celebration.
What is done on Islamic New Year?
No specific ritual is prescribed for the day itself, but many Muslims treat it as a moment of self-accounting, renewed intention and reflection on the lessons of the Hijra. Some increase voluntary fasting through Muharram following the hadith, and lessons are given on the Prophet’s biography and the meanings of sacrifice and trust in Allah.
How is the date determined?
Dates here are calculated astronomically per the Umm al-Qura standard used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries rely on direct moon sighting instead, so the actual date can differ by about one day between regions.
Frequently asked questions
When is Islamic New Year 2034?
Islamic New Year 2034 falls on Wednesday, 22 March 2034, i.e. 1 Muharram 1456 AH (1 Muharram) per the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Does the date of Islamic New Year 2034 differ between countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt?
The date shown is calculated using the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries such as Pakistan, Egypt and Morocco rely on direct moon sighting, so the actual day may shift by about one day.
What do Muslims do on Islamic New Year?
No specific ritual is prescribed for the day itself, but many Muslims treat it as a moment of self-accounting, renewed intention and reflection on the lessons of the Hijra. Some increase voluntary fasting through Muharram following the hadith, and lessons are given on the Prophet’s biography and the meanings of sacrifice and trust in Allah.
Islamic New Year dates by year
| Year | Gregorian date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 July 2024 | 1 Muharram 1446 AH |
| 2025 | 26 June 2025 | 1 Muharram 1447 AH |
| 2026 | 16 June 2026 | 1 Muharram 1448 AH |
| 2027 | 6 June 2027 | 1 Muharram 1449 AH |
| 2028 | 25 May 2028 | 1 Muharram 1450 AH |
| 2029 | 14 May 2029 | 1 Muharram 1451 AH |
| 2030 | 4 May 2030 | 1 Muharram 1452 AH |
| 2031 | 23 April 2031 | 1 Muharram 1453 AH |
| 2032 | 11 April 2032 | 1 Muharram 1454 AH |
| 2033 | 1 April 2033 | 1 Muharram 1455 AH |
| 2034 | 22 March 2034 | 1 Muharram 1456 AH |
| 2035 | 11 March 2035 | 1 Muharram 1457 AH |