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Sunni Muslims observe the Prophet Muhammed's (also known as Mohammed or Muhammad) birthday on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, while Shi'a Muslims mark it on the 17th of this month. Muhammed is believed to be the last prophet.
Is Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) a Public Holiday?
Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
The Prophet Muhammed was born in Mecca, a city in Saudi Arabia that is revered as holy by Muslims.
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About Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday)
Read more about Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday).Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2006–2025.
Note: During a public holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 月曜日 | 4月10日 (月) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2007 | 土曜日 | 3月31日 (土) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2008 | 木曜日 | 3月20日 (木) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2009 | 月曜日 | 3月9日 (月) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2010 | 金曜日 | 2月26日 (金) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2011 | 火曜日 | 2月15日 (火) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2012 | 日曜日 | 2月5日 (日) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2013 | 木曜日 | 1月24日 (木) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2014 | 火曜日 | 1月14日 (火) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2015 | 土曜日 | 1月3日 (土) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2015 | 木曜日 | 12月24日 (木) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2016 | 月曜日 | 12月12日 (月) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | 金曜日 | 12月1日 (金) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | 火曜日 | 11月20日 (火) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | 土曜日 | 11月9日 (土) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | 木曜日 | 10月29日 (木) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | 火曜日 | 10月19日 (火) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | 水曜日 | 10月20日 (水) | Day off for Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | 土曜日 | 10月8日 (土) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | 木曜日 | 9月28日 (木) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | 月曜日 | 9月16日 (月) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | 金曜日 | 9月5日 (金) | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) (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.
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