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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 Muharram/New Year a Public Holiday?
This is a non-working holiday only for people who follow the Muslim faith. Public organizations, schools, and most businesses are open, though some private enterprises may have reduced hours.
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
Read more about Muharram/New Year.Muharram/New Year Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 木曜日 | 8月20日 (木) | Muharram/New Year | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | 火曜日 | 8月10日 (火) | Muharram/New Year | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | 土曜日 | 7月30日 (土) | Muharram/New Year | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | 水曜日 | 7月19日 (水) | Muharram/New Year | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | 日曜日 | 7月7日 (日) | Muharram/New Year | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | 金曜日 | 6月27日 (金) | Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
| 2026 | 水曜日 | 6月17日 (水) | Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
| 2027 | 日曜日 | 6月6日 (日) | Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
| 2028 | 木曜日 | 5月25日 (木) | Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
| 2029 | 火曜日 | 5月15日 (火) | Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
| 2030 | 土曜日 | 5月4日 (土) | Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date) | Optional 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.
