🗓️ Hajj 2026 Day-by-Day Schedule
| Date | Hijri | Day & Key Rituals |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 25 May | 8 Dhul Hijjah |
Yawm al-Tarwiyah — Day of Departure
Enter Ihram. Travel from Makkah to Mina. Spend the day and night in Mina.
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| Tue 26 May | 9 Dhul Hijjah |
Day of Arafah ⭐ Key Day
Stand at Mount Arafah from Dhuhr until sunset (Wuquf). Move to Muzdalifah. Collect pebbles for Rami. Spend night under the sky.
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| Wed 27 May | 10 Dhul Hijjah |
Eid al-Adha — Day of Sacrifice
Rami al-Jamarat (stone the large pillar). Slaughter Qurbani. Shave or cut hair. Tawaf al-Ifadah. Return to Mina.
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| Thu 28 May | 11 Dhul Hijjah |
Tashreeq Day 1
Stone all three Jamarats in Mina. Remain in Mina overnight.
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| Fri 29 May | 12 Dhul Hijjah |
Tashreeq Day 2
Stone all three Jamarats. May leave Mina before sunset (Nafar Awal).
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| Sat 30 May | 13 Dhul Hijjah |
Tashreeq Day 3
Stone all three Jamarats. Perform Tawaf al-Wada (Farewell Tawaf) before leaving Makkah.
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* Dates based on Saudi Arabia moon sighting. Countries following local sighting may observe Arafah on 27 May.
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Tuesday, 26 May 2026
⏰ Arafah Fasting Times
Sehri Ends
04:46 AM
Fajr prayer
Fasting
-- hrs
approximate duration
Iftar
08:44 PM
Maghrib prayer
📍 Times shown for your local Arafah date using your country's moon sighting, not Saudi times.
Based on astronomical calculation for .
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Hajj 2026 begins on 25 May (8 Dhul Hijjah 1447) and ends on 30 May (13 Dhul Hijjah). The Day of Arafah falls on 26 May 2026 for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
The Day of Arafah is 26 May 2026 for pilgrims performing Hajj. For Muslims not on Hajj, it may be 27 May in countries that begin Dhul Hijjah one day after Saudi Arabia (following local moonsighting).
Yes, it is highly recommended. The Prophet ﷺ said fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year (Sahih Muslim 1162). It is not obligatory, but strongly encouraged for every Muslim.
The Days of Tashreeq are the 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah (28–30 May 2026). Pilgrims remain in Mina and perform the Rami (stoning) ritual each day. Fasting is forbidden on these days.
Dhul Hijjah 1447 begins approximately 17 May 2026 in Saudi Arabia. Other countries may begin one day later depending on local moon sighting.