When is Ashura 10 Muharram? Schedule and Significance for 2026

Ashura is a significant moment in the Hijriah calendar eagerly anticipated by Muslims each year. Many people are seeking information on when Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, falls in the year 1448 Hijriah or 2026 AD. This is important for knowing the timing and preparing the recommended practices. Besides being known as the 10th day of Muharram, Ashura also holds several virtues mentioned in Islamic teachings.

Based on the 2026 Indonesian Hijriah Calendar published by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag RI), 1 Muharram 1448 H corresponds to Tuesday, 16 June 2026. Consequently, 10 Muharram 1448 H, or Ashura, falls on Thursday, 25 June 2026. Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month in the Hijriah calendar. Muharram is one of the four sacred months glorified in Islam.

In addition to Ashura, Muslims also observe the Tasu’a fast, which is performed the day before, on 9 Muharram. This year, 9 Muharram 1448 H corresponds to Wednesday, 24 June 2026.

Citing the Ministry of Religious Affairs website, the word Ashura originates from the Arabic ‘asyarah’, meaning ten. The name refers to the tenth day of Muharram in the Hijriah calendar. Ashura holds a special position in Islamic tradition. Several narrations mention that this day is a recommended time to increase worship and good deeds. Therefore, many Muslims use the momentum of Ashura to perform voluntary fasts, increase remembrance of God, read the Qur’an, and enhance social awareness through charity.

The schedule for the Tasu’a and Ashura fasts in 1448 Hijriah is as follows: the Tasu’a fast (9 Muharram 1448 H) falls on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, and the Ashura fast (10 Muharram 1448 H) falls on Thursday, 25 June 2026.