🇲🇾 Malaysia
Day of Arafat
Next observed on Sunday, 16 May 2027.
When is Day of Arafat in 2027?
Sunday, 16 May 2027
Tentative date — what does this mean?Regional holiday
Counting down to Day of Arafat
What Day of Arafat marks
The Day of Arafah is an Islamic holiday that falls on the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic calendar. It is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and is followed by the holiday of Eid al-Adha. At dawn of this day, Muslim pilgrims make their way from Mina to a nearby hillside and plain called Mount Arafat and the Plain of Arafat in Saudi Arabia. It was from this site that the Islamic prophet Muhammad gave one of his last sermons in the last year of his life. Some Muslims hold that part of the Quranic verse announcing that the religion of Islam had been perfected was revealed on this day.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Day 9 of the 12th month of the Islamic calendar, available under CC BY-SA.
Day of Arafat dates: 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday | Malaysia 2027 | |
| 2028 | Thursday | Malaysia 2028 | |
| 2029 | Monday | Malaysia 2029 | |
| 2030 | Saturday | Malaysia 2030 | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | Malaysia 2031 |
Why this date says “tentative”
Day of Arafat follows a lunar or observation-based calendar, so its Gregorian date cannot be fixed far ahead. The day depends on a moon sighting or an official announcement, which is why calendar feeds — including the one in Google Calendar, where most people first see the label — publish an estimate marked (tentative). It is not an error: it is the calendar being honest that the date may still move by a day or two, and neighbouring countries can observe it on different days. Read the full explanation →
Frequently asked
When is Day of Arafat in 2027?
Day of Arafat falls on Sunday, 16 May 2027 in Malaysia.
What day of the week is Day of Arafat 2027?
Day of Arafat 2027 falls on a Sunday, 16 May 2027.
When is Day of Arafat in 2028?
Day of Arafat falls on Thursday, 4 May 2028.
Where is Day of Arafat observed?
Observed nationally in Malaysia.
What does Day of Arafat celebrate?
Day 9 of the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. The Day of Arafah is an Islamic holiday that falls on the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic calendar. It is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and is followed by the holiday of Eid al-Adha. At dawn of this day, Muslim pilgrims make their way from Mina to a nearby hillside and plain called Mount Arafat and the Plain of Arafat in Saudi Arabia. It was from this site that the Islamic prophet Muhammad gave one of his last sermons in the last year of his life. Some Muslims hold that part of the Quranic verse announcing that the religi
What does “(tentative)” mean for Day of Arafat?
It means the date is an estimate rather than a confirmation. Day of Arafat follows a lunar or observation-based reckoning, so the exact day depends on a moon sighting or an official announcement that has not happened yet. Expect it to move by up to a day or two, and treat it as a strong estimate rather than a guarantee.
Is the Day of Arafat 2027 date confirmed?
Not yet. The date shown is provisional and is usually confirmed by the relevant authority days to a few weeks beforehand. Check an official public-holiday list before booking anything that cannot move.