When does 1 Muharram fall? Here is the holiday schedule and regulations

When does 1 Muharram 1448 Hijriah fall in 2026? Additionally, are there any national holidays or collective leave periods accompanying this Islamic New Year commemoration? Here is the information.

1 Muharram falls on 16 June 2026

The commemoration of 1 Muharram marks the beginning of the year in the Islamic Hijri calendar. In 2026, Muslims will enter the Islamic New Year 1448 Hijriah, starting with the arrival of 1 Muharram 1448 H.

Based on the Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB) of three ministers regarding National Holidays and Collective Leave for 2026, 1 Muharram 1448 H falls on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. This date has also been established as a national holiday.

Recommendations for Leave and Long Weekends

Although designated as a national holiday, the commemoration of 1 Muharram 1448 H is not accompanied by collective leave. This means there are no additional public holidays directly related to the Islamic New Year celebrations in 2026.

For employees who still have annual leave entitlements and wish to enjoy a longer break, one option to consider is taking personal leave on Monday, 15 June 2026. By doing so, the holiday period can be connected with the weekend and the national holiday, forming a four-day long weekend.

The recommended long weekend schedule is as follows:

• Saturday, 13 June 2026: Weekend

• Sunday, 14 June 2026: Weekend

• Monday, 15 June 2026: Recommended additional personal leave

• Tuesday, 16 June 2026: National holiday for 1 Muharram 1448 H

1 Muharram of the Islamic New Year 1448 H falls on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, and is established as a national holiday. There is no collective leave accompanying the commemoration; however, those wishing to extend their holiday period may utilise personal leave on Monday, 15 June 2026, to secure a long weekend opportunity.