ObservanceMajor
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Maulidur Rasul
Details
- Country
Malaysia- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- August 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Reduced Operations
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 1 month before
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday a public holiday in Malaysia?
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday is a Observance in Malaysia, 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 27, 2026.
- What is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday called locally in Malaysia?
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday is locally known as "Maulidur Rasul" in Malaysia.
Mawlid an-Nabi
Birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Celebrated with processions, recitations of his life, and communal meals in many Muslim countries.
| Country | Date | Day | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia(current) | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | Reduced Operations |
 Yemen | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | — |
 Iraq | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | — |
 United Arab Emirates | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | — |
 Afghanistan | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | — |
 Sudan | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | — |
 Syria | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | — |
| Afghanistan | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | Reduced Operations |
| Syria | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | Reduced Operations |
| Yemen | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | Reduced Operations |
 Indonesia | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | Reduced Operations |
| Sudan | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | Reduced Operations |
| Indonesia | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | Reduced Operations |
| Iraq | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | Reduced Operations |
| Malaysia | Aug 27, 2026 | Thu | Reduced Operations |