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Muharram 2026 in Somalia

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 Muharram a Public Holiday?

Muharram 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 Muharram

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Muharram Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020ThuAug 20MuharramCommon Local Holiday
2021MonAug 9MuharramCommon Local Holiday
2022SatJul 30MuharramCommon Local Holiday
2023WedJul 19MuharramCommon Local Holiday
2024SunJul 7MuharramCommon Local Holiday
2025ThuJun 26MuharramCommon Local Holiday
2026WedJun 17Muharram (Tentative Date)Common Local Holiday
2027SunJun 6Muharram (Tentative Date)Common Local Holiday
2028ThuMay 25Muharram (Tentative Date)Common Local Holiday
2029TueMay 15Muharram (Tentative Date)Common Local Holiday
2030SatMay 4Muharram (Tentative Date)Common Local Holiday

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