How Many Days Until Mawlid al-Nabi?
As of Sunday 8 November 2026, there are 279 days until Mawlid al-Nabi: Saturday, 14 August 2027 (12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH).
When Is Mawlid al-Nabi?
The next 4 dates and the days remaining until each.
| Year | Date | Hijri | Weekday | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 14 August 2027 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 | Saturday | 279 days |
| 2028 | 3 August 2028 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1450 | Thursday | 634 days |
| 2029 | 24 July 2029 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1451 | Tuesday | 989 days |
| 2030 | 13 July 2030 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1452 | Saturday | 1343 days |
Mawlid al-Nabi marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ on 12 Rabi al-Awwal, the most widely cited date. It is a public holiday in many countries, while some scholars do not regard it as a day of special observance.
Where it is celebrated, the night before and the day itself are spent reciting poetry in praise of the Prophet and learning about his life.
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia and the countdown runs on Makkah time (UTC+3). Where the month begins with a local sighting of the crescent, the date may be one day later.
Other Countdowns
Days remaining until the other Islamic occasions.