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?
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
Read more about Muharram.Muharram Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Aug 31 | Muharram | National Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Aug 20 | Muharram | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | Aug 9 | Muharram | Observance |
| 2021 | Thu | Aug 12 | Muharram | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Muharram | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Muharram | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Jul 20 | Day off for Muharram | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jul 7 | Muharram | Observance |
| 2024 | Thu | Jul 11 | Day off for Muharram | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 27 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Jun 17 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | Jun 7 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Fri | May 26 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | May 15 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | National 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.
