Shia Calendar 2026
Plan your religious year with the complete Shia calendar for 2026. This comprehensive guide includes all 80 significant dates observed by Shia Muslims, with precise Hijri to Gregorian date conversions.
Last updated: February 22, 2026
Summary
The Shia calendar for 2026 contains 80 significant religious dates, including 32 commemorations (such as Ashura and martyrdom anniversaries) and 24 celebrations (including births of the Imams and Eid al-Ghadir). All dates are shown in both Hijri and Gregorian formats for easy planning.
- •80 significant Shia religious dates in 2026
- •32 commemorations including Ashura and Arbaeen
- •24 celebrations including Eid al-Ghadir
- •All dates converted from Hijri to Gregorian calendar
- •Events can be exported to Google, Apple, or Outlook calendars
About the Shia Calendar for 2026
The Shia calendar for 2026 follows the Islamic lunar (Hijri) calendar system, which is approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar calendar. This means Islamic dates shift earlier each year relative to the Gregorian calendar. Our calendar provides both dating systems to help you plan and observe important religious occasions throughout 2026.
Events by Month in 2026
Types of Events in 2026
Joyous occasions & births
Solemn remembrances
Historical dates
Key Takeaways
- 180 significant Shia religious dates in 2026
- 232 commemorations including Ashura and Arbaeen
- 324 celebrations including Eid al-Ghadir
- 4All dates converted from Hijri to Gregorian calendar
- 5Events can be exported to Google, Apple, or Outlook calendars
- 6Dates shift ~11 days earlier each year due to lunar calendar