Do You Get a Black Moon?
What is a Black Moon, and why does it happen in December?
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?
Even though Muharram falls on Friday, June 27, 2025, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Bangladesh.
A lantern is often used as a symbol for the month of Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning.
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About Muharram
Read more about Muharram.Muharram Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2007–2025.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sat | Jan 20 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2008 | Thu | Jan 10 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2008 | Mon | Dec 29 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2009 | Fri | Dec 18 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2010 | Wed | Dec 8 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2011 | Sun | Nov 27 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2012 | Thu | Nov 15 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2013 | Tue | Nov 5 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2014 | Sat | Oct 25 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2015 | Thu | Oct 15 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2016 | Mon | Oct 3 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Sep 22 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | Sep 12 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2019 | Sun | Sep 1 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Aug 20 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Aug 10 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Muharram | Observance |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Muharram | Government Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jul 8 | Muharram | Observance |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 27 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Observance |
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.
