Baha’i Calendar

The Baha’i calendar consists of 19 months of 19 days each, with the addition of intercalary days known as Ayyám-i-Há. . We also have special intercalary days known as Ayyám-i-Há, which vary according to the vernal equinox in the northern hemisphere. Each of the 19 months is named after a divine attribute, inviting us to reflect on the qualities of God throughout the year.
Our Bahá'í New Year, or Naw-Rúz, joyfully coincides with the vernal equinox, marking the arrival of spring and the renewal of life. As we celebrate Holy Days, these dates remain fixed within our solar calendar, with the exception of the Festival of the Twin Birthdays—the Birth of the Báb and the Birth of Bahá'u'lláh—which gracefully shifts each year based on the lunar cycle.

In the Bahá'í tradition, a day begins at sunset and ends at the following sunset. This means that our Nineteen Day Feasts, Holy Days, and other significant occasions are observed from sunset on the eve of each corresponding Gregorian calendar date. For instance, if Naw-Rúz falls on March 21, we celebrate from sunset on March 20 until sunset on March 21.

Bahá’í Holy Days for 2025–2026 (Bahá’í Years 182–183 B.E.)

Naw-Rúz – March 20, 2025
The Bahá’í New Year, celebrated on the spring equinox. A time of spiritual renewal and joy.
Work Suspended: Yes

First Day of Riḍván – April 20, 2025
Marks Bahá’u’lláh’s declaration of His mission as a Messenger of God in the Garden of Riḍván.
Work Suspended: Yes

Ninth Day of Riḍván – April 28, 2025
Commemorates the arrival of Bahá’u’lláh’s family in the Garden of Riḍván.
Work Suspended: Yes

Twelfth Day of Riḍván – May 1, 2025
Marks the day Bahá’u’lláh left the Garden of Riḍván, beginning His journey toward Constantinople.
Work Suspended: Yes

Declaration of the Báb – May 23, 2025
Commemorates the Báb’s announcement of His mission in 1844, initiating a new religious era.
Work Suspended: Yes

Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh – May 28, 2025
Marks the passing of Bahá’u’lláh in 1892, observed with prayers and reflection.
Work Suspended: Yes

Martyrdom of the Báb – July 9, 2025
Honors the execution of the Báb in 1850, a moment of great sacrifice and steadfastness.
Work Suspended: Yes

Birth of the Báb – October 22, 2025
Celebrates the birth of the Báb, born in 1819 in Shiraz, herald of the Bahá’í Faith.
Work Suspended: Yes

Birth of Bahá’u’lláh – October 23, 2025
Celebrates the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, born in 1817 in Tehran, Founder of the Bahá’í Faith.
Work Suspended: Yes

Day of the Covenant – November 25, 2025
Celebrates Bahá’u’lláh’s appointment of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá as His successor and interpreter.
Work Suspended: No

Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá – November 27, 2025
Marks the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in 1921.
Work Suspended: No

Ayyám-i-Há (Intercalary Days) – February 25–28, 2026
A festive time of generosity, hospitality, and preparation for the Fast.
Work Suspended: No

The Bahá’í Fast – March 2–20, 2026
A 19-day sunrise-to-sunset fast for spiritual purification and reflection.
Work Suspended: No