March 20, 2025
Naw-Ruz
Baha'i new year, fixed by the vernal equinox.
Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening.
Worldview Events Calendar
The observances of the world views, with their dates for 2025 and 2026. Every date was verified against an authoritative source. Where a tradition keeps more than one reckoning, each reckoning stands on its own line and the two are never merged. Lunar dates are subject to local sighting and calendar variation.
Upcoming Observances
October 31, 2026
Reformation Day
November 1, 2026
All Saints' Day
November 2, 2026
All Souls' Day
November 8, 2026
Mahavir Nirvan (Diwali)
November 8, 2026
Bandi Chhor Divas
November 8, 2026
Diwali (Deepavali)
November 10, 2026
Birth of the Bab (Twin Birthdays, first day)
November 11, 2026
Birth of Baha'u'llah (Twin Birthdays, second day)
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March 2025
April 2025
April 20, 2025
Ridvan (1st, 9th, 12th days) (1st day of Ridvan)
Declaration of Baha'u'llah; the King of Festivals.
Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening.
April 28, 2025
Ridvan (1st, 9th, 12th days) (9th day of Ridvan)
Declaration of Baha'u'llah; the King of Festivals.
Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening.
May 2025
May 1, 2025
Ridvan (1st, 9th, 12th days) (12th day of Ridvan)
Declaration of Baha'u'llah; the King of Festivals.
Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening.
May 23, 2025
Declaration of the Bab
Announcement of the Bab's mission in Shiraz.
Commemorated about two hours after sunset on the preceding evening.
May 28, 2025
Ascension of Baha'u'llah
Commemoration of the death of Baha'u'llah.
Observed at about 3-4 a.m. on the dated day.
July 2025
July 9, 2025
Martyrdom of the Bab
Commemoration of the execution of the Bab.
Observed at about noon on the dated day.
October 2025
October 22, 2025
Birth of the Bab (Twin Birthdays, first day)
Birth of the Bab; first Twin Birthday.
Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening.
October 23, 2025
Birth of Baha'u'llah (Twin Birthdays, second day)
Birth of Baha'u'llah; second Twin Birthday.
Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening.
March 2026
March 21, 2026
Naw-Ruz
Baha'i new year, fixed by the vernal equinox.
Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening.
April 2026
April 21, 2026
Ridvan (1st, 9th, 12th days) (1st day of Ridvan)
Declaration of Baha'u'llah; the King of Festivals.
Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening.
April 29, 2026
Ridvan (1st, 9th, 12th days) (9th day of Ridvan)
Declaration of Baha'u'llah; the King of Festivals.
Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening.
May 2026
May 2, 2026
Ridvan (1st, 9th, 12th days) (12th day of Ridvan)
Declaration of Baha'u'llah; the King of Festivals.
Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening.
May 24, 2026
Declaration of the Bab
Announcement of the Bab's mission in Shiraz.
Commemorated about two hours after sunset on the preceding evening.
May 29, 2026
Ascension of Baha'u'llah
Commemoration of the death of Baha'u'llah.
Observed at about 3-4 a.m. on the dated day.
July 2026
July 10, 2026
Martyrdom of the Bab
Commemoration of the execution of the Bab.
Observed at about noon on the dated day.
November 2026
November 10, 2026
Birth of the Bab (Twin Birthdays, first day)
Birth of the Bab; first Twin Birthday.
Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening.
November 11, 2026
Birth of Baha'u'llah (Twin Birthdays, second day)
Birth of Baha'u'llah; second Twin Birthday.
Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening.
7 of 133 observances shown. Dates verified October 28, 2026; lunar dates remain subject to local sighting.