Home   Calendar   Holidays   South Africa   Isra and Mi'raj
Flag for South Africa

Isra and Mi'raj 2024 in South Africa

Isra and Mi'raj, also known as Al Isra' wal Miraj, is observed on the 27th day of the month of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar. This event marks the night that Allah (God) took Mohammad (also known as Mohamed or Muhammed) on a journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and then to heaven.

Is Isra and Mi'raj a Public Holiday?

Isra and Mi'raj is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

The Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, pictured above.

©iStockphoto.com/Claudia Dewald

About Isra and Mi'raj

Read more about Isra and Mi'raj.

Isra and Mi'raj Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019WedApr 3Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2020SunMar 22Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2021ThuMar 11Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2022TueMar 1Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2023SatFeb 18Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2024ThuFeb 8Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2025MonJan 27Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)Muslim
2026FriJan 16Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)Muslim
2027WedJan 6Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)Muslim
2027SunDec 26Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2028ThuDec 14Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)Muslim
2029TueDec 4Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)Muslim

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.