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Aug 25
Commemoration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (12 Rabi al-Awwal), observed by Filipino Muslims — mainly in…
Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) in the Philippines 2026
August 25, 2026🇵🇭 Philippines
About Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) in the Philippines
Commemoration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (12 Rabi al-Awwal), observed by Filipino Muslims — mainly in Mindanao and the Bangsamoro (BARMM) region. Not a national holiday.
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What It Is
Mawlid an-Nabi commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on the twelfth of Rabi al-Awwal. It is observed by Filipino Muslims, mainly in Mindanao and the Bangsamoro region.
How It's Observed
Communities mark the day with Qur'an recitations, religious lectures recounting the Prophet's life, communal meals, and charity to the poor. In some towns there are processions and the decoration of mosques and homes.
In BARMM & Mindanao
The celebration is strongest in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region and across Muslim Mindanao. It is not a Philippine national holiday, though it is an important date in the religious calendar of Filipino Muslims.
The Date
Following the Islamic lunar calendar, the date shifts each year and depends on the moon sighting — falling on August 25 in 2026.
Where to Celebrate
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Key Details
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Plan Your Time Off
Long weekends near this holiday — maximize your days off.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) in the Philippines 2026?
- Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) in the Philippines 2026 is August 25, 2026 in Philippines.
- Is Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) in the Philippines a public holiday in Philippines?
- Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) in the Philippines is not an official public holiday in Philippines. Most businesses remain open, though tourism areas may be affected.
- How many days is Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) in the Philippines 2026?
- Mawlid an-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) in the Philippines 2026 lasts 1 day(s), from August 25, 2026.