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Muharram/New Year 2025 in Jordan

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 Muharram/New Year a Public Holiday?

Muharram/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 Muharram/New Year

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Muharram/New Year Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019SatAug 31Muharram/New YearNational Holiday
2020ThuAug 20Muharram/New YearNational Holiday
2021TueAug 10Muharram/New YearNational Holiday
2022SatJul 30Muharram/New YearNational Holiday
2023WedJul 19Muharram/New YearNational Holiday
2024SunJul 7Muharram/New YearNational Holiday
2025ThuJun 26Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date)National Holiday
2026TueJun 16Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date)National Holiday
2027SunJun 6Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date)National Holiday
2028ThuMay 25Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date)National Holiday
2029TueMay 15Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date)National Holiday

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