When is Israʾ and Miʿraj 2026?
The answer
Friday, 16 January 2026
corresponding to 27 Rajab 1447 AH
Countdown
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What is Israʾ and Miʿraj?
Israʾ and Miʿraj is observed by many Muslims on the 27th of Rajab, commemorating the Prophet's ﷺ night journey from the Sacred Mosque to al-Aqsa and his ascension through the heavens, during which the five daily prayers were ordained.
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.
Israʾ and Miʿraj dates by year
| Year | Gregorian date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 February 2024 | 27 Rajab 1445 AH |
| 2025 | 27 January 2025 | 27 Rajab 1446 AH |
| 2026 | 16 January 2026 | 27 Rajab 1447 AH |
| 2027 | 5 January 2027 | 27 Rajab 1448 AH |
| 2028 | 14 December 2028 | 27 Rajab 1450 AH |
| 2029 | 4 December 2029 | 27 Rajab 1451 AH |
| 2030 | 23 November 2030 | 27 Rajab 1452 AH |
| 2031 | 13 November 2031 | 27 Rajab 1453 AH |
| 2032 | 1 November 2032 | 27 Rajab 1454 AH |
| 2033 | 21 October 2033 | 27 Rajab 1455 AH |
| 2034 | 10 October 2034 | 27 Rajab 1456 AH |
| 2035 | 29 September 2035 | 27 Rajab 1457 AH |