Persian Months
The Solar Hijri year has 12 months. 1405 is in progress, and today falls in 21 Mehr 1405.
Solar Hijri months in 1405
Gregorian ranges are the first and last days of each month in 1405. Leap status changes only Esfand.
| No. | Month | Days | Season | Gregorian range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farvardin | 31 | spring | March 21, 2026 to April 20, 2026 |
| 2 | Ordibehesht | 31 | spring | April 21, 2026 to May 21, 2026 |
| 3 | Khordad | 31 | spring | May 22, 2026 to June 21, 2026 |
| 4 | Tir | 31 | summer | June 22, 2026 to July 22, 2026 |
| 5 | Mordad | 31 | summer | July 23, 2026 to August 22, 2026 |
| 6 | Shahrivar | 31 | summer | August 23, 2026 to September 22, 2026 |
| 7 | Mehr | 30 | autumn | September 23, 2026 to October 22, 2026 |
| 8 | Aban | 30 | autumn | October 23, 2026 to November 21, 2026 |
| 9 | Azar | 30 | autumn | November 22, 2026 to December 21, 2026 |
| 10 | Dey | 30 | winter | December 22, 2026 to January 20, 2027 |
| 11 | Bahman | 30 | winter | January 21, 2027 to February 19, 2027 |
| 12 | Esfand | 29 | winter | February 20, 2027 to March 20, 2027 |
How the months work
The first six months have 31 days and cover spring and summer. The next five have 30 days. Esfand closes the year with 29 days, or 30 days when the year is a leap year in the 33-year cycle.
1 Farvardin is Nowruz. Convert any day in these months with the two-way Solar Hijri converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Persian months are there?
There are 12 months: Farvardin, Ordibehesht, Khordad, Tir, Mordad, Shahrivar, Mehr, Aban, Azar, Dey, Bahman, and Esfand.
How many days are in each Persian month?
Farvardin through Shahrivar have 31 days. Mehr through Bahman have 30 days. Esfand has 29 days, or 30 days in a leap year such as 1403.
Which Persian month is it now?
Today is 21 Mehr 1405.