Computed with the Umm al-Qura calendar for the day in New York. An Islamic day begins at sunset, the evening before its date.
Hajj 2027: Friday, May 14 to Wednesday, May 19
Hajj 2027 runs from Friday, May 14 to Wednesday, May 19 (8 to 13 Dhul Hijjah 1448). The Day of Arafah is Saturday, May 15.
184Days to Dhul Hijjah
192Days to Arafah
16 h 38 minLongest Arafah fast, Greater Montreal
Dhul Hijjah 1448
When do the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah begin?
At sunset on Thursday, May 6, the evening before the 1st of Dhul Hijjah.
Day 1FridayMay 7
Day 2SaturdayMay 8
Day 3SundayMay 9
Day 4MondayMay 10
Day 5TuesdayMay 11
Day 6WednesdayMay 12
Day 7ThursdayMay 13
Day 8FridayMay 14
Day 9SaturdayMay 15. Day of Arafah
Day 10SundayMay 16. Eid al-Adha
Hajj 2027
The days of Hajj 2027
| Day | Date | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Dhul Hijjah | Friday, May 14, 2027 | The Day of Tarwiyah, the first day of Hajj. Pilgrims go to Mina. |
| 9 Dhul Hijjah | Saturday, May 15, 2027 | The Day of Arafah. Pilgrims stand at Arafah until sunset, then spend the night at Muzdalifah. |
| 10 Dhul Hijjah | Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Eid al-Adha. Pilgrims stone the largest pillar. Those who join Umrah to their Hajj (tamattu' or qiran) offer a sacrifice. Pilgrims then shave or cut their hair. From this day they can make Tawaf al-Ifadah, the circling of the Kaaba. |
| 11 Dhul Hijjah | Monday, May 17, 2027 | The first of the three days of Tashreeq, the days after Eid. Pilgrims stay in Mina and stone the three pillars. |
| 12 Dhul Hijjah | Tuesday, May 18, 2027 | The second day of Tashreeq. Pilgrims stone the three pillars, and may leave Mina that day (Quran 2:203). |
| 13 Dhul Hijjah | Wednesday, May 19, 2027 | The third day of Tashreeq. Pilgrims still in Mina stone the three pillars. |
From Fajr to Maghrib on Saturday, May 15, 2027, for the center of each metro. ISNA method, standard Asr.
How long is the Arafah fast in your city?
The ten metros with the most masjids.
| Metro | Fast begins | Iftar | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater New York prayer times | 4:09 AM | 8:06 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| Greater Toronto prayer times | 4:15 AM | 8:36 PM | 16 h 21 min |
| Greater Washington prayer times | 4:29 AM | 8:14 PM | 15 h 45 min |
| Greater Chicago prayer times | 3:58 AM | 8:04 PM | 16 h 6 min |
| Greater Philadelphia prayer times | 4:17 AM | 8:09 PM | 15 h 52 min |
| Greater Houston prayer times | 5:15 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| Greater Montreal prayer times | 3:40 AM | 8:18 PM | 16 h 38 min |
| Greater Los Angeles prayer times | 4:33 AM | 7:48 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| San Francisco Bay Area prayer times | 4:35 AM | 8:13 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| Dallas-Fort Worth prayer times | 5:11 AM | 8:19 PM | 15 h 8 min |
From the US or Canada
Planning Hajj from the US or Canada?
The Hajj and Umrah guide covers registration, costs and planning from North America.
Plan ahead
Hajj in the next three years
| Year | Date | Islamic date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday, May 14 to Wednesday, May 19, 2027 | 8 to 13 Dhul Hijjah 1448 |
| 2028 | Wednesday, May 3 to Monday, May 8, 2028 | 8 to 13 Dhul Hijjah 1449 |
| 2029 | Sunday, April 22 to Friday, April 27, 2029 | 8 to 13 Dhul Hijjah 1450 |
From the minbar
Khutbahs from past Dhul Hijjahs
Whatever Allah asks you to do, even if it is not convenient, it is in your best interest in this life and in the after.9:42ICNVT · Fairfax, VA · May 27, 2026Eid al-Adha renews faith, family, and compassion
The path to getting to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is one that requires sacrifice.5:35Madina · Duluth, GA · May 27, 2026Drawing near to Allah requires sacrifice
25:31CLIC · Clear Lake, TX · May 27, 2026Eid sacrifice should renew our faith“Do your five prayers, open your Quran, hold your family close, serve your community, learn your deen, speak the truth, even when your voice is shaking.”Questions
Common questions
When is Hajj 2027?Hajj 2027 is expected to run from Friday, May 14, to Wednesday, May 19, 2027, the 8th to 13th of Dhul Hijjah 1448 by the Umm al-Qura calendar.
When do the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah begin in 2027?At sunset on Thursday, May 6, 2027. The 1st of Dhul Hijjah 1448 is Friday, May 7, and the 10th is Eid al-Adha on Sunday, May 16.
When is the Day of Arafah 2027?Saturday, May 15, 2027, the 9th of Dhul Hijjah 1448.
Can the Hajj dates change?Yes, by a day. Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court confirms the start of Dhul Hijjah after the new moon is sighted, and the days of Hajj follow that announcement.