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Islamic New Year 2025 in Kuwait

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.

In 2025, it falls on a 金曜日, and some businesses may choose to follow 金曜日 opening hours.

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

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Islamic New Year Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020木曜日8月20日 (木)Islamic New YearOfficial holiday
2021月曜日8月9日 (月)Islamic New YearOfficial holiday
2022土曜日7月30日 (土)Islamic New YearOfficial holiday
2022日曜日7月31日 (日)Islamic New Year HolidayOfficial holiday
2023水曜日7月19日 (水)Islamic New YearOfficial holiday
2023木曜日7月20日 (木)Islamic New Year HolidayOfficial holiday
2024日曜日7月7日 (日)Islamic New YearOfficial holiday
2025金曜日6月27日 (金)Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)Official holiday
2026水曜日6月17日 (水)Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)Official holiday
2027日曜日6月6日 (日)Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)Official holiday
2028木曜日5月25日 (木)Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)Official holiday
2029火曜日5月15日 (火)Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)Official holiday
2030土曜日5月4日 (土)Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)Official holiday

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