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Isra and Mi'raj 2026 in the United Kingdom

Isra and Mi'raj, also known as Al Isra' wal Miraj, is observed on the 27th day of the month of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar. This event marks the night that Allah (God) took Mohammad (also known as Mohamed or Muhammed) on a journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and then to heaven.

Is Isra and Mi'raj a Public Holiday?

Isra and Mi'raj is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

The Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, pictured above.

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About Isra and Mi'raj

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Isra and Mi'raj Observances

Note: Regional customs or Moon sightings may cause a variation of the date for Islamic holidays, which begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. The Islamic calendar is lunar and the days begin at sunset, so there may be one-day error depending on when the Crescent Moon is first seen.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2021ThuMar 11Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2022TueMar 1Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2023SatFeb 18Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2024WedFeb 7Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2025MonJan 27Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2026FriJan 16Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2026SatJan 17Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2026SunJan 18Isra and Mi'rajMuslim
2027WedJan 6Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)Muslim
2027SunDec 26Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)Muslim
2028ThuDec 14Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)Muslim
2029TueDec 4Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)Muslim
2030SatNov 23Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)Muslim
2031WedNov 12Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)Muslim

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