Ashura in the United States

Is Ashura a Public Holiday?

Although Ashura is not a public holiday, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Victory Day in 2022, which is a public holiday in Rhode Island.

Note: Regional customs or Moon sightings may cause a variation of the date for Islamic holidays, which begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. The Islamic calendar is lunar and the days begin at sunset, so there may be one-day error depending on when the Crescent Moon is first seen.

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.