Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
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.
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
Read more about Islamic New Year.Islamic New Year Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Aug 31 | Islamic New Year | National holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Aug 21 | Islamic New Year | National holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | Aug 9 | Islamic New Year | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Islamic New Year | National holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Islamic New Year | National holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jul 7 | Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Jun 26 | Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Jun 16 | Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Jun 6 | Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | May 25 | Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | May 15 | 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.
