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When is Islamic New Year 2026?
Islamic New Year falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Tuesday, June 16, 2026 and the last is Wednesday, June 17, 2026, across 6 countries.
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Also listed as Muharram / Islamic New Year, Muharram (Muslim New Year), Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) and Muharram/New Year.
See June 16 on the world mapIslamic New Year 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇮🇩 IndonesiaMuharram / Islamic New Year | June 16Tuesday |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | June 16Tuesday |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | June 16Tuesday |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaMuharram (Muslim New Year) | June 16Tuesday |
| 🇦🇷 ArgentinaMuharram/New Year | June 17Wednesday |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesAl-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | June 17Wednesday |
Questions about Islamic New Year
- When is Islamic New Year in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on June 16 and June 17. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Islamic New Year?
- Islamic New Year is marked in 6 countries: Argentina, Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
- Is Islamic New Year a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates. 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
- Mother's Day February 8
- Father's Day January 4
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Victory Day January 2
- Emancipation Day March 22
- Muharram June 15
- Liberation Day January 1
- King's Birthday April 20