# Hajj begins

Hajj begins falls on 8 Dhu al-Hijjah of every Hijri year. By tabular reckoning its next occurrence is 2027-05-15 (1448 AH). Because the Hijri calendar is lunar and about eleven days shorter than the Gregorian year, its Gregorian date moves earlier each year.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Event | Hajj begins |
| Hijri date | 8 Dhu al-Hijjah |
| Next occurrence (tabular) | 2027-05-15 (1448 AH) |
| Date type | Tabular / arithmetic |

## Dates by year

| Hijri year | Gregorian date |
|---|---|
| 1446 AH | 2025-06-05 |
| 1447 AH | 2026-05-25 |
| 1448 AH | 2027-05-15 |
| 1449 AH | 2028-05-03 |
| 1450 AH | 2029-04-22 |
| 1451 AH | 2030-04-12 |
| 1452 AH | 2031-04-01 |
| 1453 AH | 2032-03-20 |
| 1454 AH | 2033-03-10 |
| 1455 AH | 2034-02-27 |

## Common questions

**When is Hajj begins in 2027?**

By tabular reckoning it falls on 2027-05-15, which is 8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH. The observed date depends on the sighting of the new crescent and may differ by a day.

**What is the Hijri date of Hajj begins?**

8 Dhu al-Hijjah, every Hijri year. That date never changes; only its Gregorian equivalent moves.

**Why do announced dates sometimes differ by a day?**

The dates here are tabular — arithmetic, computable years ahead. An announced date follows an actual sighting of the new crescent, which depends on weather, location and the criteria a given authority applies.

**Which date should I follow?**

For observance, follow the announcement of your local authority rather than a calculated date, including the one on this page.

## Related

- All Islamic calendar events: https://quranonlineread.com/calendar/
- How the Hijri calendar works: https://quranonlineread.com/learn/the-hijri-calendar/

## About this page

Published by: QuranOnline
Canonical page: https://quranonlineread.com/calendar/events/hajj/
Note: Tabular (arithmetic) Hijri dates. Not a substitute for a local moon-sighting announcement.