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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 Islamic New Year a Public Holiday?
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 Islamic New Year
Read more about Islamic New Year.Islamic New Year Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Aug 31 | Islamic New Year | Official holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Aug 20 | Islamic New Year | Official holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | Aug 9 | Islamic New Year | Official holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Islamic New Year | Official holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Jul 31 | Islamic New Year Holiday | Official holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Islamic New Year | Official holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Jul 20 | Islamic New Year Holiday | Official holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jul 8 | Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | Official holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 27 | Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | Official holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Jun 17 | Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | Official holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Jun 6 | Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | Official holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | May 25 | Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | Official holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | May 15 | Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | Official 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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