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Ramadan (also spelled Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a sacred period observed by Muslims worldwide through fasting, prayer, charity, and spiritual reflection.
Is Ramadan Start a Public Holiday?
Ramadan Start is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
The month of Ramadan begins when the Waxing Crescent Moon can be observed in the evening sky.
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Wed | Apr 14 | Ramadan Start | Muslim |
| 2022 | Sun | Apr 3 | Ramadan Start | Muslim |
| 2023 | Fri | Mar 24 | Ramadan Start | Muslim |
| 2024 | Mon | Mar 11 | Ramadan Start | Muslim |
| 2025 | Sun | Mar 2 | Ramadan Start | Muslim |
| 2026 | Wed | Feb 18 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2027 | Mon | Feb 8 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2028 | Fri | Jan 28 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2029 | Tue | Jan 16 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2030 | Sun | Jan 6 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2030 | Thu | Dec 26 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2031 | Mon | Dec 15 | Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
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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