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Muharram / Islamic New Year 2026 in Indonesia

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 / Islamic New Year a Public Holiday?

Muharram / Islamic 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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Muharram / Islamic New Year Observances

Note: During a public holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Thu Aug 20 Muharram / Islamic New Year Public Holiday
2021 Tue Aug 10 Muharram / Islamic New Year Observance
2021 Wed Aug 11 Muharram / Islamic New Year Public Holiday
2022 Sat Jul 30 Muharram / Islamic New Year Public Holiday
2023 Wed Jul 19 Muharram / Islamic New Year Public Holiday
2024 Sun Jul 7 Muharram / Islamic New Year Public Holiday
2025 Fri Jun 27 Muharram / Islamic New Year Public Holiday
2026 Tue Jun 16 Muharram / Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) Public Holiday

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