Islamic New Year in Iraq

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When Is Islamic New Year 2021?

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Quick Facts

This year:	Tue, Aug 10, 2021 (Tentative Date)
Next year:	Sat, Jul 30, 2022 (Tentative Date)
Last year:	Fri, Aug 21, 2020
Type:	National holiday

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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 Islamic New Year a Public Holiday?

Islamic 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.
©iStockphoto.com/Glen_Pearson

About Islamic New Year

Islamic New Year Observances

Year	Weekday	Date	Name	Holiday Type
2016	Mon	Oct 3	Islamic New Year	National holiday
2017	Fri	Sep 22	Islamic New Year	National holiday
2018	Tue	Sep 11	Islamic New Year	National holiday
2019	Sat	Aug 31	Islamic New Year	National holiday
2020	Fri	Aug 21	Islamic New Year	National holiday
2021	Tue	Aug 10	Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)	National holiday
2022	Sat	Jul 30	Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)	National holiday
2023	Wed	Jul 19	Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)	National holiday
2024	Mon	Jul 8	Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)	National holiday
2025	Fri	Jun 27	Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)	National holiday
2026	Wed	Jun 17	Islamic 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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