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Sunni Muslims observe the Prophet Muhammed's (also known as Mohammed or Muhammad) birthday on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, while Shi'a Muslims mark it on the 17th of this month. Muhammed is believed to be the last prophet.
Is The Prophet's Birthday Holiday a Public Holiday?
Yes. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
The Prophet Muhammed was born in Mecca, a city in Saudi Arabia that is revered as holy by Muslims.
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About The Prophet's Birthday Holiday
Read more about The Prophet's Birthday Holiday.The Prophet's Birthday Holiday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Thu | Oct 29 | The Prophet's Birthday Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | Oct 18 | The Prophet's Birthday Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Fri | Oct 7 | Day off for The Prophet's Birthday Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Oct 9 | The Prophet's Birthday Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Sep 27 | The Prophet's Birthday | Observance |
| 2023 | Mon | Oct 2 | The Prophet's Birthday Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Sep 16 | The Prophet's Birthday Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Sep 5 | The Prophet's Birthday | Observance |
| 2025 | Mon | Sep 8 | The Prophet's Birthday Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Mon | Aug 24 | The Prophet's Birthday Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Aug 15 | The Prophet's Birthday Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | Aug 16 | Day off for The Prophet's Birthday Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | Aug 3 | The Prophet's Birthday Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Jul 24 | The Prophet's Birthday Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | Sat | Jul 13 | The Prophet's Birthday Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | Mon | Jul 15 | Day off for The Prophet's Birthday Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public 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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