Islamic calendar 2027 · Shawwal / Dhul-Qi'dah 1448 AH
April 2027 Islamic calendar
April 2027 begins on 24 Shawwal 1448 and ends on 23 Dhul-Qi'dah 1448. There are no major annual dates this month, but the White Days and weekly fasts still fall here.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 225 | 326 | ||||
| 427 | 528 | 629 | 730 | 81 DhQ | 92 | 103 |
| 114 | 125 | 136 | 147 | 158 | 169 | 1710 |
| 1811 | 1912 | 2013White Day | 2114White Day | 2215White Day | 2316 | 2417 |
| 2518 | 2619 | 2720 | 2821 | 2922 | 3023 |
- Ramadan
- Eid
- Key date
- White Day (13, 14, 15)
- Friday
- Tashreeq (no fasting)
Key dates in April 2027
No major annual Islamic date falls in April 2027. See the full 2027 list or the Islamic events pages.
Hijri months starting this month
- Thursday 8 April 2027: 1 Dhul-Qi'dah 1448 AH (expected)
Dates are expected (Umm al-Qura, ±1 day). Where your community sights the moon, the day can differ; follow your local mosque or authority.
Fasting days and Fridays in April
White Days: Tuesday 20 April 2027, Wednesday 21 April 2027, Thursday 22 April 2027. These are the 13th, 14th and 15th of the Hijri month, voluntary fasts the Prophet ﷺ recommended to Abu Dharr (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 761).
Mondays and Thursdays: 9 voluntary fasting days this month: Thu 1, Mon 5, Thu 8, Mon 12, Thu 15, Mon 19, Thu 22, Mon 26, Thu 29. Deeds are presented on these days and the Prophet ﷺ liked to be fasting then (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 747); he fasted Mondays as the day he was born (Sahih Muslim 1162).
Fridays this month: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 April. See how to pray Jumu'ah.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hijri months fall in April 2027?
April 2027 falls in Shawwal / Dhul-Qi'dah 1448 AH. Dhul-Qi'dah 1448 AH is expected to begin on Thursday 8 April 2027.
When are the White Days in April 2027?
They fall on Tuesday 20 April 2027, Wednesday 21 April 2027, Thursday 22 April 2027 (the 13th to 15th of the Hijri month).
Which days can I fast voluntarily in April 2027?
Outside Ramadan, the Mondays and Thursdays (9 this month) and the White Days are the regular voluntary fasts. Fasting is not allowed on Eid or the days of Tashreeq.
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Download Niyat for iPhone Get it on Google PlayThis calendar follows the same Umm al-Qura dates as the Hijri calendar. Sources: Jami' at-Tirmidhi 747 and 761; Sahih Muslim 1141 and 1162; Sahih al-Bukhari 1990. A planning aid, not a fatwa.