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Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

ObservanceMajor
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday — Observance
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Details

Country
AE United Arab Emirates
Scope
Nationwide
Type
Observance
Gazetted
No — not an official day off
Month
August 2026
Long Weekends
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Date may vary
±1 days (Based on lunar sighting)

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Business Impact

Impact Description
This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.

Notes

Mawlid al-Nabi (12 Rabi al-Awwal). Expected date based on astronomical calculations for MENA and South Asia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday a public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday is a Observance in United Arab Emirates, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
When is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday 2026?
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday 2026 falls on August 26, 2026.
Map showing Prophet Muhammad's Birthday date variation by country

Mawlid an-Nabi

Birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Celebrated with processions, recitations of his life, and communal meals in many Muslim countries.

CountryDateDayImpact
AEUnited Arab Emirates(current)Aug 26, 2026Wed—
IDIndonesiaAug 25, 2026TueReduced Operations
SDSudanAug 26, 2026WedReduced Operations
SYSyriaAug 26, 2026WedReduced Operations
YEYemenAug 26, 2026WedReduced Operations
IQIraqAug 26, 2026WedReduced Operations
AFAfghanistanAug 26, 2026WedReduced Operations

Nearby holidays in United Arab Emirates

Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)Public HolidayAug 26Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Public HolidayAug 25

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