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Islamic New Year 2026 in Iraq

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.

A lantern is often used as a symbol for the month of Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning.

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About Islamic New Year

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Islamic New Year Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Fri Aug 21 Islamic New Year National holiday
2021 Mon Aug 9 Islamic New Year National holiday
2022 Sat Jul 30 Islamic New Year National holiday
2023 Wed Jul 19 Islamic New Year National holiday
2024 Sun Jul 7 Islamic New Year National holiday
2024 Mon Jul 8 Islamic New Year Observance
2025 Fri Jun 27 Islamic New Year National holiday
2026 Tue Jun 16 Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) National holiday
2027 Sun Jun 6 Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) National holiday
2028 Thu May 25 Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) National holiday
2029 Tue May 15 Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) National holiday
2030 Sat May 4 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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