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When is Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad 2026?
Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad 2026 is on Friday, January 16, 2026 in Indonesia.
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
See January 16 on the world mapAscension of the Prophet Muhammad 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | January 16Friday |
Questions about Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad
- When is Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad in 2026?
- Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad is on Friday, January 16, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad?
- Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad is marked in 1 country: Indonesia.
- Is Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Indonesia. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- New Year January 1
- Constitution Day January 7
- Epiphany January 5
- Liberation Day January 1
- Martyrs' Day January 4
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Teachers' Day January 15
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Isra and Mi'raj January 16
- Army Day January 6
- Orthodox New Year January 14
- Heroes' Day January 2