Thanksgiving Around the World
How do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving? We give you four thankful festivals from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a time when Muslims around the world focus on prayer, fasting, giving to charity, and religious devotion. The last third of Ramadan is a particularly holy period, as it commemorates when the Koran's (Qu'ran) first verses were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Mohammad or Muhammed).
Is Ramadan Start a Public Holiday?
Ramadan Start is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2025, it falls on a Saturday, and some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.
The month of Ramadan begins when the Waxing Crescent Moon can be observed in the evening sky.
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon | May 6 | Ramadan Start | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Apr 24 | Ramadan Start | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Apr 13 | Ramadan Start | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Apr 2 | Ramadan Start | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Mar 23 | Ramadan Start | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Mar 11 | Ramadan Start | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Mar 1 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Feb 18 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | Feb 8 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Fri | Jan 28 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Jan 16 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Public 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.
