How Many Days Until Muharram 2027?

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Days until Muharram (Ashura)

240 days

There are 240 days until Muharram (Ashura), on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. That is 7 months 28 days, or 34 weeks 2 days.

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Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2027
Weeks left: 34 weeks 2 days
Weekdays left (Mon–Fri): 172
Weekend days left: 68
Hours left: 5760

On the calendar

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About Muharram (Ashura)

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. The holiday in India falls on Ashura, its tenth day.

The exact day depends on the moon sighting and can differ by a day between countries.

Muharram by country

Country	Next date	Days left	Day off?
India	Jun 16, 2027 (Wed)	240	Yes – gazetted holiday

Muharram dates in 2026–2027

Year	Date
2026	Friday, June 26
2027	Wednesday, June 16

Lunar-calendar dates are listed once they are officially published. Source: DoPT gazetted & restricted holidays 2026 (dfe.gov.in, staffnews.in); DoPT gazetted & restricted holidays 2027, OM dated 16.07.2026 (govtstaff.com).

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Frequently asked questions

When is Muharram 2027?

Muharram (Ashura) 2027 is on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. The date can move by a day with the moon sighting.

How many days until Muharram?

From today, October 19, 2026, there are 240 days until Muharram (Ashura) on Wednesday, June 16, 2027 – 34 weeks 2 days.

Is Muharram a public holiday?

Yes – it is a gazetted holiday in India.

Why can the date differ by a day?

The Islamic month begins when the new crescent moon is sighted, so Muharram (Ashura) can start a day earlier or later in different countries. The date here is the one in the Indian government holiday list.