Today's Persian (Shamsi) Date
Today is Monday, 20 Mehr 1405 in the Persian Solar Hijri calendar (October 12, 2026 Gregorian). There are 160 days until the next Nowruz.
How the Persian (Solar Hijri) Calendar Works
The Persian calendar (Solar Hijri, also called Shamsi or Jalali) is the official calendar of Iran and Afghanistan. It is a solar calendar whose year begins at Nowruz — the spring equinox — making it one of the most astronomically accurate calendars in use.
Years are counted from the Hijra (622 CE), like the Islamic calendar, but the year length follows the sun rather than the moon, so Persian dates stay aligned with the seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Persian (Shamsi) date?
Today, Monday, October 12, 2026, is 20 Mehr 1405 in the Persian Solar Hijri calendar.
What Persian year is it now?
The current Persian year is 1405 AP (Anno Persico).
What Persian month is it now?
The current Persian month is Mehr 1405.
When is the next Nowruz?
The next Nowruz is 1 Farvardin 1406 (March 21, 2027), in 160 days.
What weekday is it in the Persian calendar?
The Solar Hijri calendar uses the same seven-day week as the Gregorian calendar. Today is Monday.
How is the Persian calendar different from the Islamic calendar?
Both count years from the Hijra (622 CE), but the Islamic calendar is lunar (354–355 days per year) while the Persian calendar is solar (365–366 days), starting each year at the spring equinox (Nowruz).