Islamic New Year in 🇳🇪 Niger
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Islamic New Year in Niger
Niger observes Islamic New Year as a public holiday with festivities welcoming the start of a new year.
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 6 | Saturday |
| 2025 | June 27 | Friday |
| 2026 | June 16 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | June 6 | Sunday |
| 2028 | May 25 | Thursday |
| 2029 | May 14 | Monday |
| 2030 | May 3 | Friday |