Eid Milad ul-Nabi (Mawlid, Milad) falls on the 12th or 17th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal. Some Muslims in Australia celebrate the Prophet Muhammad's birth and life on this date with lectures and conferences on Islam and current events in the Islamic world.
Is Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) a Public Holiday?
Although Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) is not a public holiday, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Hari Maulad Nabi in 2023, which is a public holiday in Cocos and Keeling Islands.
Many Muslims in Australia make time during Eid Milad ul-Nabi to read and reflect about the Prophet Muhammad's life.
Many Muslims in Australia may fast during daylight hours on Eid Milad ul-Nabi. They may also attend special prayer meetings or lectures on Muhammad's life or on Islam's spiritual aspects. Some Muslim groups also hold classes for children on Muhammad's life or a communal meal or celebration.
The rooms used during the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday celebrations are often modestly decorated with banners, flowers or balloons. Other groups hold lectures to inform people about Islam, Mohammed's life and current events in the Muslim world. Stalls selling Islamic books are seen at many events.
Public Life
Eid Milad ul-Nabi is not a federal public holiday in Australia.
Note: Regional customs or Moon sightings may cause a variation of the date for Islamic holidays, which begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. The Islamic calendar is lunar and the days begin at sunset, so there may be one-day error depending on when the Crescent Moon is first seen.
Year
Weekday
Date
Name
Holiday Type
2018
Wed
Nov 21
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2019
Sun
Nov 10
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2020
Thu
Oct 29
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2021
Tue
Oct 19
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2022
Sat
Oct 8
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2023
Wed
Sep 27
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2024
Mon
Sep 16
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2025
Fri
Sep 5
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2026
Wed
Aug 26
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2027
Sun
Aug 15
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
2028
Thu
Aug 3
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Muslim
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.