Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
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 Al-Hijra a Public Holiday?
Al-Hijra 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 Al-Hijra
Read more about Al-Hijra.Al-Hijra Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Tue | Sep 11 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday | |
| 2019 | Fri | Aug 30 | Al-Hijra Holiday | Local holiday | Osun |
| 2019 | Sat | Aug 31 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday | |
| 2019 | Mon | Sep 2 | Al-Hijra Holiday | Local holiday | Kano, Osun, Sokoto |
| 2020 | Thu | Aug 20 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday | |
| 2021 | Mon | Aug 9 | Al-Hijra Holiday | Local holiday | Jigawa, Kano, Katsina , Kebbi, Osun, Yobe |
| 2021 | Tue | Aug 10 | Al-Hijra Holiday | Local holiday | Oyo |
| 2022 | Fri | Jul 29 | Al-Hijra Holiday | Local holiday | Osun |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday | |
| 2022 | Mon | Aug 1 | Al-Hijra Holiday | Local holiday | Kano |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Al-Hijra (Tentative Date) | Local holiday | |
| 2024 | Mon | Jul 8 | Al-Hijra (Tentative Date) | Local holiday | |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 27 | Al-Hijra (Tentative Date) | Local holiday | |
| 2026 | Wed | Jun 17 | Al-Hijra (Tentative Date) | Local holiday | |
| 2027 | Sun | Jun 6 | Al-Hijra (Tentative Date) | Local holiday | |
| 2028 | Thu | May 25 | Al-Hijra (Tentative Date) | Local 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.
