Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH
November 2026
- 17th
- 19th
- 21st
Hijama Sunnah Dates Calendar 2026–2027
Worked out daily from the Umm al-Qura calendar · By Abu Ibraheem & Umm Ibraheem
Quick answer
When are the next Sunnah days for hijama?
The next Sunnah days for hijama are the 17th, 19th and 21st of Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH, which fall on Friday 27 November, Sunday 29 November and Tuesday 1 December 2026. A narration in Sunan Abi Dawud recommends cupping on these three dates each Islamic month. Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and may differ by a day locally.
Sunnah hijama dates for the next 12 months
Monday, Tuesday or Thursday
Rajab 1448 AH
December 2026
- 17th
- 19th
- 21st
Sha'ban 1448 AH
January 2027
- 17th
- 19th
- 21st
Ramadan 1448 AH
February 2027
- 17th
- 19th
- 21st
Ramadan: many people have hijama after iftar, as scholars differ on whether it breaks the fast.
Shawwal 1448 AH
March 2027
- 17th
- 19th
- 21st
Dhu al-Qa'dah 1448 AH
April 2027
- 17th
- 19th
- 21st
Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH
May 2027
- 17th
- 19th
- 21st
Muharram 1449 AH
June 2027
- 17th
- 19th
- 21st
Safar 1449 AH
July 2027
- 17th
- 19th
- 21st
Rabi' al-Awwal 1449 AH
August 2027
- 17th
- 19th
- 21st
Rabi' al-Thani 1449 AH
September 2027
- 17th
- 19th
- 21st
Jumada al-Ula 1449 AH
October 2027
- 17th
- 19th
- 21st
About the Sunnah days
A narration in Sunan Abi Dawud recommends having hijama on the 17th, 19th or 21st of the Islamic month. Because the Islamic calendar follows the moon, these dates move by about 11 days each year against the everyday calendar, so it helps to plan ahead. You can read more about cupping in the Sunnah in our guide to hijama in Islam.
How these dates are worked out
The dates are calculated each day from the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Where the start of the month is set by local moon sighting, your local Islamic date may be a day earlier or later, so check with your local mosque if you want to be exact.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Sunnah days for hijama?
A narration in Sunan Abi Dawud recommends having hijama on the 17th, 19th or 21st of the Islamic (lunar) month, describing it as a cure for every disease. Because the Islamic calendar follows the moon, these dates fall on different Gregorian days each month.
Which days of the week are best for hijama?
Some narrations, which many scholars grade as weak, prefer Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and discourage Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Many people aim for one of the Sunnah dates that also falls on a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.
Can I have hijama on other days?
Yes. The Sunnah dates are about choosing the best time, not a strict rule. When there is a medical need, hijama can be done on any day.
Why might my local date be different?
This calendar uses the Umm al-Qura calendar. Where the new month is set by local moon sighting, the Islamic date can be a day earlier or later, so check with your local mosque if you want to be exact.
Can I have hijama while fasting in Ramadan?
Scholars differ on whether cupping breaks the fast. Most schools hold that it does not, but the Hanbali school holds that it does, so many people choose to have hijama after iftar during Ramadan.