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Muharram (Muslim New Year) 2026 in Brunei

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 Muharram (Muslim New Year) a Public Holiday?

Muharram (Muslim New Year) 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 Muharram (Muslim New Year)

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Muharram (Muslim New Year) Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Thu Aug 20 Muharram (Muslim New Year) Public Holiday
2021 Tue Aug 10 Muharram (Muslim New Year) Public Holiday
2022 Sat Jul 30 Muharram (Muslim New Year) Public Holiday
2023 Tue Jul 18 Muharram (Muslim New Year) Public Holiday
2024 Sun Jul 7 Muharram (Muslim New Year) Public Holiday
2024 Mon Jul 8 Day off for Muharram (Muslim New Year) Public Holiday
2025 Fri Jun 27 Muharram (Muslim New Year) Public Holiday
2026 Wed Jun 17 Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
2027 Sun Jun 6 Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
2027 Mon Jun 7 Day off for Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
2028 Thu May 25 Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
2029 Tue May 15 Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
2030 Sat May 4 Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date) Public Holiday

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