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When is Leilat al-Meiraj 2026?
Leilat al-Meiraj 2026 is on Friday, January 16, 2026 in United Arab Emirates.
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 mapLeilat al-Meiraj 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | January 16Friday |
Questions about Leilat al-Meiraj
- When is Leilat al-Meiraj in 2026?
- Leilat al-Meiraj is on Friday, January 16, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Leilat al-Meiraj?
- Leilat al-Meiraj is marked in 1 country: United Arab Emirates.
- Is Leilat al-Meiraj a public holiday?
- In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. 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