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Muharram 2025 in Yemen

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.

In 2025, it falls on a Friday, and some businesses may choose to follow Friday opening hours.

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
2019SatAug 31MuharramPublic Holiday
2020ThuAug 20MuharramPublic Holiday
2021TueAug 10MuharramPublic Holiday
2022SatJul 30MuharramPublic Holiday
2023WedJul 19MuharramPublic Holiday
2024SunJul 7MuharramPublic Holiday
2025FriJun 27Muharram (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2026WedJun 17Muharram (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2027SunJun 6Muharram (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2028ThuMay 25Muharram (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2029TueMay 15Muharram (Tentative Date)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.