When is The Prophet's Birthday in 2026?

It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on August 24, August 25, August 26 and August 27. The table above shows the date for each country.

Which countries celebrate The Prophet's Birthday?

The Prophet's Birthday is marked in 25 countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Fiji, Gambia, Guinea, Iraq, Israel, Jordan and Kuwait, and 13 more.

Is The Prophet's Birthday a public holiday?

Yes, it's a public holiday in Algeria, Bahrain, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Fiji, Gambia, Guinea, Iraq and Jordan and 12 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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When is The Prophet's Birthday 2026?

The Prophet's Birthday falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Monday, August 24, 2026 and the last is Thursday, August 27, 2026, across 25 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 The Prophet's Birthday Holiday, The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday, Prophet's Birthday and Prophet Mohamed's Birthday.

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The Prophet's Birthday 2026 by country

Country	Date	Type
🇫🇯 FijiThe Prophet's Birthday Holiday	August 24Monday	Public holiday
🇹🇳 Tunisia	August 24Monday	Public holiday
🇮🇶 Iraq	August 25Tuesday	Public holiday
🇯🇴 JordanProphet's Birthday	August 25Tuesday	Public holiday
🇲🇾 MalaysiaThe Prophet Muhammad's Birthday	August 25Tuesday	Public holiday
🇲🇦 MoroccoThe Prophet Muhammad's Birthday	August 25Tuesday	Public holiday
🇩🇿 Algeria	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇧🇭 Bahrain	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇪🇬 EgyptProphet Mohamed's Birthday	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇬🇲 Gambia	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇬🇳 Guinea	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇮🇱 IsraelProphet's Birthday	August 26Wednesday	Optional holiday
🇱🇧 Lebanon	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇱🇾 Libya	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇲🇱 Mali	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇳🇪 Niger	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇷🇺 Russia	August 26Wednesday	Religious holiday
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇸🇴 Somalia	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇸🇩 Sudan	August 26Wednesday	Public holiday
🇺🇸 United States	August 26Wednesday	Religious holiday
🇰🇼 Kuwait	August 27Thursday	Public holiday
🇴🇲 OmanThe Prophet's Birthday Holiday	August 27Thursday	Public holiday

Questions about The Prophet's Birthday

When is The Prophet's Birthday in 2026?: It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on August 24, August 25, August 26 and August 27. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate The Prophet's Birthday?: The Prophet's Birthday is marked in 25 countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Fiji, Gambia, Guinea, Iraq, Israel, Jordan and Kuwait, and 13 more.
Is The Prophet's Birthday a public holiday?: Yes, it's a public holiday in Algeria, Bahrain, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Fiji, Gambia, Guinea, Iraq and Jordan and 12 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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Assumption of Mary August 15
Constitution Day January 7
Victory Day January 2
Liberation Day January 1
National Heroes' Day January 20
Flag Day February 24
Youth Day February 11
Milad un Nabi August 25
Memorial Day March 24
Heroes' Day January 2