Baháʼí Holy Days
Nine days of observance.
On these days, Baháʼís suspend work and gather in community to reflect on the events at the heart of the Baháʼí Faith. Dates below cover 2025 and 2026.
Naw-Rúz
The Baháʼí New Year, coinciding with the spring equinox.
March 20March 21The Baháʼí New Year, coinciding with the spring equinox.
First Day of Riḍván
Commemoration of Bahá'u'lláh's declaration of His mission in 1863.
April 20April 21Commemoration of Bahá'u'lláh's declaration of His mission in 1863.
Ninth Day of Riḍván
Family of Bahá'u'lláh joined Him in the Garden of Riḍván.
April 28April 29Family of Bahá'u'lláh joined Him in the Garden of Riḍván.
Twelfth Day of Riḍván
Bahá'u'lláh departed from the Garden of Riḍván.
May 1May 2Bahá'u'lláh departed from the Garden of Riḍván.
Declaration of the Báb
Commemoration of the Báb's declaration to Mullá Ḥusayn in 1844.
May 23May 24Commemoration of the Báb's declaration to Mullá Ḥusayn in 1844.
Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh
The passing of Bahá'u'lláh in 1892.
May 28May 29The passing of Bahá'u'lláh in 1892.
Martyrdom of the Báb
Commemoration of the Báb's execution in 1850.
July 9July 10Commemoration of the Báb's execution in 1850.
Birth of the Báb
Birth of the Báb in 1819 (twin holy birthdays).
November 16November 5Birth of the Báb in 1819 (twin holy birthdays).
Birth of Bahá'u'lláh
Birth of Bahá'u'lláh in 1817 (twin holy birthdays).
November 17November 6Birth of Bahá'u'lláh in 1817 (twin holy birthdays).
