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When is Milad un Nabi 2026?

Milad un Nabi falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Tuesday, August 25, 2026 and the last is Wednesday, August 26, 2026, across 8 countries.

Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.

Also listed as Eid Milad un-Nabi, Milad un-Nabi, Eid e-Milad-un Nabi and Milad-Un-Nabi.

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Milad un Nabi 2026 by country

CountryDateType
🇵🇰 PakistanEid Milad un-NabiAugust 25TuesdayPublic holiday
🇦🇺 AustraliaAugust 26WednesdayReligious holiday
🇧🇩 BangladeshEid e-Milad-un NabiAugust 26WednesdayPublic holiday
🇨🇦 CanadaAugust 26WednesdayReligious holiday
🇮🇳 IndiaMilad un-NabiAugust 26WednesdayPublic holiday
🇿🇦 South AfricaAugust 26WednesdayReligious holiday
🇱🇰 Sri LankaMilad-Un-NabiAugust 26WednesdayPublic holiday
🇬🇧 United KingdomAugust 26WednesdayReligious holiday

Questions about Milad un Nabi

When is Milad un Nabi in 2026?
It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on August 25 and August 26. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate Milad un Nabi?
Milad un Nabi is marked in 8 countries: Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and United Kingdom.
Is Milad un Nabi a public holiday?
Yes, it's a public holiday in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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