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Sunni Muslims observe the Prophet Muhammed's (also known as Mohammed or Muhammad) birthday on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal, while Shi'a Muslims mark it on the 17th of this month. Muhammed is believed to be the last prophet.
Is The Prophet's Birthday a Public Holiday?
The Prophet's Birthday 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.
The Prophet Muhammed was born in Mecca, a city in Saudi Arabia that is revered as holy by Muslims.
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About The Prophet's Birthday
Read more about The Prophet's Birthday.The Prophet's Birthday Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2018–2025.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Tue | Nov 20 | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Sat | Nov 9 | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Oct 29 | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Oct 19 | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Oct 9 | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Sep 28 | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Sep 15 | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Sep 5 | The Prophet's Birthday (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.
