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Muharram 2026 in Malaysia

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

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2020ThuAug 20MuharramFederal Public Holiday 
2021TueAug 10MuharramFederal Public Holiday 
2022SatJul 30MuharramFederal Public Holiday 
2023WedJul 19MuharramFederal Public Holiday 
2024SunJul 7MuharramFederal Public Holiday 
2024MonJul 8Muharram HolidayState HolidayAll except JHR, KDH, KTN, TRG
2025FriJun 27MuharramFederal Public Holiday 
2025SunJun 29Muharram HolidayState HolidayKedah
2026WedJun 17Muharram (Tentative Date)Federal Public Holiday 
2027SunJun 6Muharram (Tentative Date)Federal Public Holiday 
2028ThuMay 25Muharram (Tentative Date)Federal Public Holiday 
2029TueMay 15Muharram (Tentative Date)Federal Public Holiday 
2030SatMay 4Muharram (Tentative Date)Federal Public 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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