Islamic New Year in 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Islamic New Year in Malaysia
Malaysia observes Islamic New Year (Awal Muharram) as a national public holiday with mosque prayers and religious reflection; in Kelantan and Terengganu, the day is observed with particular Islamic devotion.
About Islamic New Year
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).
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | July 7 | Sunday |
| 2025 | June 27 | Friday |
| 2026 | June 17 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | June 6 | Sunday |
| 2028 | May 25 | Thursday |
| 2029 | May 14 | Monday |
| 2030 | May 3 | Friday |