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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.
Covered bazaar in Ardabil in the northwest of Iran where black banners and flags with Arabic writing mark the month of Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning.
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About Hijra New Year
Read more about Hijra New Year.Hijra New Year Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mon | Oct 3 | Hijra New Year | National holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Sep 22 | Hijra New Year | National holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | Sep 12 | Hijra New Year | National holiday |
| 2019 | Sat | Aug 31 | Hijra New Year | National holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Aug 21 | Hijra New Year | National holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Aug 10 | Hijra New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Hijra New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Hijra New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jul 8 | Hijra New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 27 | Hijra New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Jun 17 | Hijra 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.
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