Persian Calendar (Solar Hijri)

Today in the Persian (Solar Hijri) calendar

Monday 19 October 2026

Gregorian: Monday 19 October 2026

About this calendar

The Solar Hijri calendar is the official calendar of Iran and Afghanistan. The year starts at the March equinox (Nowruz). The first six months have 31 days, the next five have 30, and Esfand has 29 or 30. Years are counted from the Hijra in 622 CE.

Months

1. Farvardin2. Ordibehesht3. Khordad4. Tir5. Mordad6. Shahrivar7. Mehr8. Aban9. Azar10. Dey11. Bahman12. Esfand

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