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When is Ashura 2026?
Ashura falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Wednesday, June 24, 2026 and the last is Friday, June 26, 2026, across 12 countries.
On Ashura, many Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husayn ibn Ali.
Also listed as Ashura Holiday and Ashura (Roughly Date).
See June 24 on the world mapAshura 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | June 24Wednesday |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | June 25Thursday |
| 🇲🇱 MaliAshura (Roughly Date) | June 25Thursday |
| 🇵🇰 PakistanAshura Holiday | June 25Thursday |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | June 26Friday |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | June 26Friday |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | June 26Friday |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | June 26Friday |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | June 26Friday |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | June 26Friday |
| 🇲🇱 MaliAshura Holiday | June 26Friday |
| 🇸🇴 Somalia | June 26Friday |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | June 26Friday |
| 🇺🇸 United States | June 26Friday |
Questions about Ashura
- When is Ashura in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on June 24, June 25 and June 26. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Ashura?
- Ashura is marked in 12 countries: Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Egypt, Gambia, Germany, Iraq, Mali, Pakistan, Somalia, United Kingdom and United States.
- Is Ashura a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Bangladesh, Gambia, Iraq, Mali, Pakistan and Somalia. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- June Solstice June 21
- Labour Day March 2
- Independence Day January 1
- Father's Day January 4
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Victory Day January 2
- Emancipation Day March 22
- Muharram June 15
- Republic Day January 1
- King's Birthday April 20
- Martyrs' Day January 4