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The Islamic New Year is on the first day of Muharram, the first month in the lunar Islamic calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar.
Is Muharram / Islamic New Year a Public Holiday?
Muharram / Islamic New Year is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
A lantern is often used as a symbol for the month of Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning.
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About Muharram / Islamic New Year
Read more about Muharram / Islamic New Year.Muharram / Islamic New Year Observances
Note: During a public holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | don | 20 aug | Muharram / Islamic New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | din | 10 aug | Muharram / Islamic New Year | Observance |
| 2021 | woe | 11 aug | Muharram / Islamic New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | zat | 30 jul | Muharram / Islamic New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | woe | 19 jul | Muharram / Islamic New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | zon | 7 jul | Muharram / Islamic New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | vri | 27 jun | Muharram / Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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