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Hijra New Year 2025 in Morocco

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 Hijra New Year a Public Holiday?

Hijra New Year is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

A lantern is often used as a symbol for the month of Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning.

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About Hijra New Year

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Hijra New Year Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019SatAug 31Hijra New YearNational holiday
2020FriAug 21Hijra New YearNational holiday
2021TueAug 10Hijra New YearNational holiday
2022SatJul 30Hijra New YearNational holiday
2023WedJul 19Hijra New YearNational holiday
2024SunJul 7Hijra New YearNational holiday
2025FriJun 27Hijra New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2026WedJun 17Hijra New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2027SunJun 6Hijra New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2028ThuMay 25Hijra New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2029TueMay 15Hijra New Year (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.