Idul Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
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 / Islamic New Year a Public Holiday?
Muharram / Islamic New Year 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 Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday 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 / Islamic New Year
Read more about Muharram / Islamic New Year.Muharram / Islamic New Year Observances
Note: During a public holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | 1 Sep | Muharram / Islamic New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | 20 Aug | Muharram / Islamic New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | 10 Aug | Muharram / Islamic New Year | Observance |
| 2021 | Wed | 11 Aug | Muharram / Islamic New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | 30 Jul | Muharram / Islamic New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | 19 Jul | Muharram / Islamic New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | 7 Jul | Muharram / Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | 27 Jun | Muharram / Islamic New Year (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.
