Islamic New Year
Islamic New Year — a public holiday.
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<holidayfyi-holiday slug="islamic-new-year"></holidayfyi-holiday>Key Information
- Calendar System
- gregorian
- Public Holiday
- Yes
About this Holiday
Islamic holiday marking the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed with prayers, fasting by some Muslims, and reflection on the Hijra (Prophet's migration to Medina).
Countries (10)
Upcoming Dates
| Date | Country | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Yes |
| Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | Yes |
| Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 🇩🇯 Djibouti | Yes |
| Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | Yes |
| Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | Yes |
| Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | Yes |
| Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 🇳🇪 Niger | Yes |
| Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 🇧🇭 Bahrain | Yes |
| Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | Yes |
| Thursday, May 25, 2028 | 🇧🇭 Bahrain | Yes |
| Thursday, May 25, 2028 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | Yes |
| Thursday, May 25, 2028 | 🇩🇯 Djibouti | Yes |
| Thursday, May 25, 2028 | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Yes |
| Thursday, May 25, 2028 | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | Yes |
| Thursday, May 25, 2028 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | Yes |
| Thursday, May 25, 2028 | 🇳🇪 Niger | Yes |
| Thursday, May 25, 2028 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | Yes |
| Thursday, May 25, 2028 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | Yes |
| Monday, May 14, 2029 | 🇧🇭 Bahrain | Yes |
| Monday, May 14, 2029 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | Yes |
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