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Al-Hijra 2025 in Nigeria

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 Al-Hijra a Public Holiday?

Al-Hijra 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 Al-Hijra

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Al-Hijra Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2019FriAug 30Al-Hijra HolidayLocal HolidayOsun
2019SatAug 31Al-HijraLocal Holiday 
2019SatAug 31Al-HijraObservance 
2019MonSep 2Al-Hijra HolidayLocal HolidayKano, Osun, Sokoto
2020ThuAug 20Al-HijraLocal Holiday 
2020ThuAug 20Al-HijraObservance 
2021MonAug 9Al-Hijra HolidayLocal HolidayJigawa, Kano, Katsina , Kebbi, Osun, Yobe
2021MonAug 9Al-HijraObservance 
2021TueAug 10Al-Hijra HolidayLocal HolidayOyo
2022FriJul 29Al-Hijra HolidayLocal HolidayOsun
2022SatJul 30Al-HijraLocal Holiday 
2022SatJul 30Al-HijraObservance 
2022MonAug 1Al-Hijra HolidayLocal HolidayKano
2023WedJul 19Al-HijraLocal Holiday 
2023WedJul 19Al-HijraObservance 
2024SunJul 7Al-HijraLocal Holiday 
2024SunJul 7Al-HijraObservance 
2024MonJul 8Al-Hijra HolidayLocal HolidayKano, Kebbi, Osun, Oyo
2025FriJun 27Al-Hijra (Tentative Date)Local Holiday 
2025FriJun 27Al-Hijra (Tentative Date)Observance 
2026WedJun 17Al-Hijra (Tentative Date)Local Holiday 
2026WedJun 17Al-Hijra (Tentative Date)Observance 
2027SunJun 6Al-Hijra (Tentative Date)Local Holiday 
2027SunJun 6Al-Hijra (Tentative Date)Observance 
2028ThuMay 25Al-Hijra (Tentative Date)Local Holiday 
2028ThuMay 25Al-Hijra (Tentative Date)Observance 
2029TueMay 15Al-Hijra (Tentative Date)Local Holiday 
2029TueMay 15Al-Hijra (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.