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Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a time when Muslims around the world focus on prayer, fasting, giving to charity, and religious devotion. The last third of Ramadan is a particularly holy period, as it commemorates when the Koran's (Qu'ran) first verses were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Mohammad or Muhammed).
Is Ramadan Start a Public Holiday?
This is a holiday only for banks and bank employees. It is not a public holiday for the general population and businesses generally follow normal opening hours.
The month of Ramadan begins when the Waxing Crescent Moon can be observed in the evening sky.
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Holiday currently only shown for years 2020–2025.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sat | Apr 25 | Ramadan Start | Bank Holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | Apr 14 | Ramadan Start | Bank Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Apr 4 | Ramadan Start | Bank Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Mar 22 | Ramadan Start | Bank Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Mar 23 | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 2024 | Tue | Mar 12 | Ramadan Start | Bank Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Mar 1 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Observance |
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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