Day of Arafah falls on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah of every Hijri year. As the Hijri calendar is lunar, its Gregorian date moves about 11 days earlier each year.
Day of Arafah 2027: date and countdown
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Day of Arafah 2027 (1448)
Expected on Saturday, May 15, 2027, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar (it may differ by a day depending on the moon sighting in your country).
9 ذو الحجة 1448 هـ
Day of Arafah: dates for the coming years
| Year | Expected date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Arafah 2026 (1447, past) | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 9 ذو الحجة 1447 هـ |
| Day of Arafah 2027 (1448) | Saturday, May 15, 2027 | 9 ذو الحجة 1448 هـ |
| Day of Arafah 2028 (1449) | Thursday, May 4, 2028 | 9 ذو الحجة 1449 هـ |
| Day of Arafah 2029 (1450) | Monday, April 23, 2029 | 9 ذو الحجة 1450 هـ |
| Day of Arafah 2030 (1451) | Friday, April 12, 2030 | 9 ذو الحجة 1451 هـ |
| Day of Arafah 2031 (1452) | Tuesday, April 1, 2031 | 9 ذو الحجة 1452 هـ |
| Day of Arafah 2032 (1453) | Sunday, March 21, 2032 | 9 ذو الحجة 1453 هـ |
Dates calculated with the Umm al-Qura calendar; depending on the country, the moon sighting may shift them by a day. Hijri calendar · Hijri date converter
Frequently asked questions
When is Day of Arafah 2027?
Day of Arafah 2027 (1448 AH) is expected on Saturday, May 15, 2027, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar. The official date depends on the moon sighting in each country and may differ by one day.
When is Day of Arafah 2028?
Day of Arafah 2028 (1449 AH) is expected on Thursday, May 4, 2028, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar. The official date depends on the moon sighting in each country and may differ by one day.
On which Hijri date does Day of Arafah fall?
Day of Arafah falls on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah of every Hijri year. As the Hijri calendar is lunar, its Gregorian date moves about 11 days earlier each year.