Islamic New Year (observed, estimated)

Public Holiday

Islamic New Year (observed, estimated) — a public holiday.

Key Information

Calendar System
gregorian
Public Holiday
Yes

About this Holiday

Official substitute holiday when the estimated Islamic New Year (1 Muharram) falls on a non-working day, granting workers a compensatory day to observe the start of the Islamic calendar year.

Countries (2)

Upcoming Dates

Date Country Public Holiday
Monday, June 7, 2027 🇳🇪 Niger Yes
Thursday, June 10, 2027 🇪🇬 Egypt Yes
Thursday, May 17, 2029 🇪🇬 Egypt Yes

Related Holidays

Islamic New Year (observed, estimated) by Year

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