Ashura 2027: Expected Date
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram. Many Muslims fast on the 9th and 10th, and it is a public holiday in Pakistan for both days.
Ashura 2027 by country
| Country | Expected date | How it is decided |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Europe | Tuesday 15 Jun or Wednesday 16 Jun | same day or one day later, depending on your mosque |
| USA, Canada | Tuesday 15 Jun | usually the same day (calculated calendar) |
| Saudi Arabia | Tuesday 15 Jun | Umm al-Qura calendar and official sighting |
| UAE, Qatar, Kuwait | Tuesday 15 Jun | usually the same day as Saudi Arabia |
| Pakistan | Tuesday 15 Jun or Wednesday 16 Jun | or one day later, after Ruet-e-Hilal |
| India, Bangladesh | Tuesday 15 Jun or Wednesday 16 Jun | often one day later, after local sighting |
Public holidays for Ashura 2027
- Pakistan: 2 days off from Monday 14 June (or a day later). All Pakistan holidays
Dates are from the Umm al-Qura calendar and are marked expected until moon-sighting announcements are made. See the full Islamic calendar 2027.
Questions
When is Ashura 2027?
Ashura 2027 (10 Muharram) is expected on Tuesday, 15 June 2027, which is 10 Muharram 1449. In countries that follow a local moon sighting it may be one day later.
Is the Ashura 2027 date confirmed?
Not yet. Islamic months begin when the new crescent moon is seen, so the date is confirmed by moon-sighting committees shortly before. This page is updated when announcements are made.
Why do countries celebrate on different days?
Saudi Arabia and most Gulf states follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and official sightings, while Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and many UK mosques wait for a local sighting, which is often a day later.