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When Is Day of Arafah 2028?
Day of Arafah 1449 AH falls on Thursday 4 May 2028
Hijri date: 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH — calculating…
Expected Umm al-Qura calculation
The Day of Arafah is the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah, when the pilgrims stand at Arafat. Eid al-Adha follows on Friday 5 May 2028.
See the whole month in the Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH calendar.
Compared with last year
In 1448 AH this event fell on Saturday 15 May 2027. In 2028 it falls about 11 days earlier on the Gregorian calendar, because the Hijri year is shorter than the Gregorian one.
Month context
Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH has 29 days according to Umm al-Qura, from 26 April 2028 to 24 May 2028. The date falls on a Thursday, which is day 125 of the Gregorian year, with 241 days left after it until the year ends.
The event over five consecutive years
| Hijri year | Date |
|---|---|
| 1447 | Tuesday 26 May 2026 |
| 1448 | Saturday 15 May 2027 |
| 1449 | Thursday 4 May 2028 |
| 1450 | Monday 23 April 2029 |
| 1451 | Friday 12 April 2030 |
Planning tips
- Fasting the Day of Arafah is recommended for non-pilgrims by those who follow the practice; we give the date only and issue no ruling.
- The Day of Arafah is set by Saudi Arabia's Hajj announcement, so follow it.
- Eid al-Adha follows immediately.
Always allow a one-day margin before any booking or commitment tied to this date, and follow your country's official announcement.