When is Isra and Mi'raj in 2026?

It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on January 16, January 17 and January 18. The table above shows the date for each country.

Which countries celebrate Isra and Mi'raj?

Isra and Mi'raj is marked in 10 countries: Australia, Canada, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Russia, Somalia, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States.

Is Isra and Mi'raj a public holiday?

Yes, it's a public holiday in Kuwait and Oman. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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When is Isra and Mi'raj 2026?

Isra and Mi'raj falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Friday, January 16, 2026 and the last is Sunday, January 18, 2026, across 10 countries.

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.

Also listed as Isra and Mi'raj Holiday.

See January 16 on the world map

Isra and Mi'raj 2026 by country

Country	Date	Type
🇦🇺 Australia	January 16Friday	Religious holiday
🇨🇦 Canada	January 16Friday	Religious holiday
🇰🇼 KuwaitIsra and Miraj	January 16Friday	Public holiday
🇷🇺 Russia	January 16Friday	Religious holiday
🇸🇴 Somalia	January 16Friday	Regional holiday
🇿🇦 South Africa	January 16Friday	Religious holiday
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	January 16Friday	Religious holiday
🇺🇸 United States	January 16Friday	Religious holiday
🇲🇾 Malaysia	January 17Saturday	Regional holiday
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	January 17Saturday	Religious holiday
🇲🇾 MalaysiaIsra and Mi'raj Holiday	January 18Sunday	Regional holiday
🇴🇲 Oman	January 18Sunday	Public holiday
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	January 18Sunday	Religious holiday

Questions about Isra and Mi'raj

When is Isra and Mi'raj in 2026?: It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on January 16, January 17 and January 18. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate Isra and Mi'raj?: Isra and Mi'raj is marked in 10 countries: Australia, Canada, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Russia, Somalia, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States.
Is Isra and Mi'raj a public holiday?: Yes, it's a public holiday in Kuwait and Oman. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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Orthodox New Year January 14
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Election Day January 15