When Does 1 Muharram 2026 Fall? Check the Islamic New Year 1448 H Schedule

The Islamic New Year 1 Muharram is a significant moment for Muslims worldwide, including in Indonesia. Based on Hijri calendar calculations and Gregorian calendar estimates, 1 Muharram 1448 Hijri falls on 16 June 2026 or Wednesday, 17 June 2026. The official determination of the 1 Muharram date in Indonesia will typically be established through a Joint Decree (SKB) of three ministers regarding National Holidays and Collective Leave, as well as considering the results of hilal monitoring by relevant authorities. As the first month in the Islamic calendar, Muharram holds profound meaning as a month of ‘ceasefire’ or a sanctified month (Asyhurul Hurum). Linguistically, Muharram means ‘that which is forbidden’ or ‘that which is prohibited’. During this month, Muslims are forbidden from waging war and are strongly encouraged to increase righteous deeds. In welcoming the year 1448 Hijri in 2026, Muslims can prepare themselves with various practices in accordance with Sharia guidance. The timing of 1 Muharram 2026 falls on 16 June 2026, and based on tradition in previous years in Indonesia, the Islamic New Year is an official national holiday. If 1 Muharram falls on 16 June 2026, then the Ashura fast (10 Muharram) is estimated to fall on 25 June 2026. Additionally, Muslims generally recite the end-of-year prayer before Maghrib and the beginning-of-year prayer after entering Maghrib time on the eve of 1 Muharram. Based on astronomical calendar calculations, the Islamic New Year 2026 or 1 Muharram 1448 Hijri is predicted to fall on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.