Labour Day/May 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 Hijra New Year a Public Holiday?
Hijra 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 Hijra New Year
Read more about Hijra New Year.Hijra New Year Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Aug 31 | Hijra New Year | National holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Aug 21 | Hijra New Year | National holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Aug 10 | Hijra New Year | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Hijra New Year | National holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Hijra New Year | National holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jul 8 | Hijra New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 27 | Hijra New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Jun 17 | Hijra New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Jun 6 | Hijra New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | May 25 | Hijra New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | May 15 | Hijra 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.
