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Muharram 2026 in Jordan

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 a Public Holiday?

Muharram 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

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Muharram Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Thu Aug 20 Muharram National Holiday
2021 Tue Aug 10 Muharram National Holiday
2022 Sat Jul 30 Muharram National Holiday
2023 Wed Jul 19 Muharram National Holiday
2024 Sun Jul 7 Muharram National Holiday
2025 Thu Jun 26 Muharram National Holiday
2026 Tue Jun 16 Muharram (Tentative Date) National Holiday
2027 Sun Jun 6 Muharram (Tentative Date) National Holiday
2028 Thu May 25 Muharram (Tentative Date) National Holiday
2029 Tue May 15 Muharram (Tentative Date) National Holiday
2030 Sat May 4 Muharram (Tentative Date) National Holiday

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