Isra and Mi'raj 2027: date
Guide: Isra and Mi'raj 2027
Isra and Mi'raj 2027 is expected on 5 January 2027, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar projection. The date can move by a day, because countries confirm the start of the month of Rajab separately, some by moon sighting and some by calculation. The occasion falls a second time in 2027, projected for 25 December 2027.
What is Isra and Mi'raj?
Isra and Mi'raj marks the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad. Muslims believe he travelled from the Sacred Mosque in Mecca to al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem (the Isra). He then ascended through the heavens (the Mi'raj).
The Quran refers to the night journey in Surah al-Isra (17:1). Further details of the ascension come from hadith traditions.
Observance varies. Some communities mark the night with prayers, readings and sermons. Others do not hold special observances. It is a public holiday in some countries, such as Indonesia. Readers should ask their local mosque or religious authority how the occasion is marked where they live.
How the date is set
Isra and Mi'raj is traditionally observed on 27 Rajab, the seventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The Islamic day begins at sunset, so observances are often held the evening before the date shown on a Gregorian calendar.
The Umm al-Qura calendar, used in Saudi Arabia, is based on astronomical calculation. It gives the projected date of 5 January 2027.
Many countries and religious bodies instead announce Rajab after sighting the new crescent moon, or use their own calculations. This can put the start of the month, and so 27 Rajab, one day apart from the projection.
The Islamic year is shorter than the Gregorian year. For that reason the occasion moves earlier each year. The projected dates are 16 January 2026, 5 January 2027 and 25 December 2027.
Traditions also differ in how the date is regarded, and some communities place different emphasis on 27 Rajab. National announcements are the best guide to local dates.
Dates follow the lunar calendar and can shift by a day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Questions readers ask
When is Isra and Mi'raj 2027?
It is expected on 5 January 2027, according to the Umm al-Qura projection. It is projected to fall again on 25 December 2027. Local dates can differ by a day.
Why can the date of Isra and Mi'raj 2027 change?
The date depends on when the month of Rajab begins. Some countries rely on moon sighting and others on calculation. They announce the start of the month separately, so the date can differ by one day.
Why does Isra and Mi'raj fall twice in 2027?
The Islamic lunar year is shorter than the Gregorian year, so Islamic dates move earlier each year. This means 27 Rajab falls near the start and the end of 2027.
What date was Isra and Mi'raj in 2026?
It was projected for 16 January 2026, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar. Local announcements may have differed by a day.
Is Isra and Mi'raj a public holiday?
It depends on the country. Some countries, such as Indonesia, treat it as a public holiday, and others do not. Check your government's announcements and your local mosque.
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