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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 Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) a Public Holiday?
Al-Hijra (Islamic 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 Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)
Read more about Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year).Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 日曜日 | 8月23日 (日) | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National Holiday |
| 2021 | 木曜日 | 8月12日 (木) | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National Holiday |
| 2022 | 土曜日 | 7月30日 (土) | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National Holiday |
| 2023 | 金曜日 | 7月21日 (金) | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National Holiday |
| 2024 | 日曜日 | 7月7日 (日) | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National Holiday |
| 2025 | 金曜日 | 6月27日 (金) | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2026 | 水曜日 | 6月17日 (水) | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) (Tentative Date) | National 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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