Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Laylat al-Qadr, also known as Shab-e-Qadr, Night of Decree, Night of Measures, is an Islamic observance that marks the anniversary of the night Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Is Lailat al-Qadr a Public Holiday?
Lailat al-Qadr 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 Saturday, and some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.
Many Muslims devote their time to reading the Koran during this period.
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About Lailat al-Qadr
Read more about Lailat al-Qadr.Lailat al-Qadr Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Jun 1 | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | May 20 | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | May 9 | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | Apr 28 | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Tue | Apr 18 | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sat | Apr 6 | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Mar 27 | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Mon | Mar 16 | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Sat | Mar 6 | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Wed | Feb 23 | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Sun | Feb 11 | Lailat al-Qadr | 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.
