International Labor Day
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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 Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) a Public Holiday?
Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2024, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.
The Prophet Muhammed was born in Mecca, a city in Saudi Arabia that is revered as holy by Muslims.
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About Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday)
Read more about Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday).Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2006–2025.
Note: During a public holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Mon | Apr 10 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2007 | Sat | Mar 31 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2008 | Thu | Mar 20 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2009 | Mon | Mar 9 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2010 | Fri | Feb 26 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2011 | Tue | Feb 15 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2012 | Sun | Feb 5 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2013 | Thu | Jan 24 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2014 | Tue | Jan 14 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2015 | Sat | Jan 3 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2015 | Thu | Dec 24 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2016 | Mon | Dec 12 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Dec 1 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Tue | Nov 20 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Sat | Nov 9 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Oct 29 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Oct 19 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | Oct 20 | Day off for Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Oct 8 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Sep 28 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Sep 15 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Sep 5 | Maulid Nabi Muhammad (The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday) (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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