Hajj 2026 — Complete Guide & Dates
Everything you need to know about Hajj 1447 AH — dates, steps, duas, and preparation
🕋 Hajj 2026
Day of Arafat — 9 Dhul Hijjah 1447
Monday, 26 May 2026
Counting down to the Day of Arafat
Key Dates for Hajj 2026 (1447 AH)
| Day | Gregorian | Hijri | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Mon 25 May | 8 Dhul Hijjah | Day of Tarwiyah |
| Day 2 | Tue 26 May | 9 Dhul Hijjah | Day of Arafat★ |
| Day 3 | Wed 27 May | 10 Dhul Hijjah | Eid al-Adha |
| Day 4 | Thu 28 May | 11 Dhul Hijjah | Day of Tashreeq 1 |
| Day 5 | Fri 29 May | 12 Dhul Hijjah | Day of Tashreeq 2 |
| Day 6 | Sat 30 May | 13 Dhul Hijjah | Day of Tashreeq 3 |
Dates subject to moon sighting confirmation
How to Perform Hajj
Step-by-step guide to all the rites
Day of Arafat
The most important day of the year
Hajj Duas
Essential supplications for every step
Umrah Guide
Complete guide to performing Umrah
For Those Not Performing Hajj This Year
Fast on the Day of Arafat
Fasting on 9 Dhul Hijjah (26 May 2026) is one of the most virtuous voluntary fasts.
“Fasting on the Day of Arafat expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year.”— Sahih Muslim 1162
Increase Dhikr in the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah
The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are the best days of the year. Increase your takbeer, tahleel, tahmeed, and tasbeeh throughout these blessed days.
Give Sadaqah and Zakat al-Adha
Maximize your rewards by giving charity during these blessed days. Distribute Qurbani meat to those in need.
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Eid al-Adha 2026
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
10 Dhul Hijjah 1447
Frequently Asked Questions
Hajj 2026 (1447 AH) begins on Monday, 25 May 2026 (8 Dhul Hijjah) with the Day of Tarwiyah and culminates with the Day of Arafat on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 (9 Dhul Hijjah). This page provides a complete guide to Hajj 2026 including key dates, countdown to the Day of Arafat, step-by-step rites, essential duas, preparation tips, and answers to frequently asked questions. Eid al-Adha 2026 falls on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 (10 Dhul Hijjah 1447). Whether you are performing Hajj this year or observing from home, this guide covers everything you need to know about the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah.