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Islamic holiday

Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)

יום הולדת הנביא מוחמד (Mawlid)

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

Marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, on the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal. A public holiday in most Muslim countries (not Saudi Arabia or Qatar). Its date moves back each year.

When & where

Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) by country — 2026

In most countries the date is the same: Saturday 14 August 2027. A few move it to the nearest weekday.

Africa

Asia

Europe

Oceania

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

A quiet day — offices and banks close, but most sites and restaurants stay open. In Egypt and Morocco the streets are lit and decorated in the week before.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) in 2026?
Saturday 14 August 2027 — the same date in 32 countries.
Which countries observe Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) as a public holiday?
Guinea, Egypt, Gambia, Brunei, Eritrea, Mauritania, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Tunisia, Cote dIvoire, Benin and 21 more.
What's closed on Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)?
In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.
Is it a good time to travel around Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)?
A quiet day — offices and banks close, but most sites and restaurants stay open. In Egypt and Morocco the streets are lit and decorated in the week before.

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Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

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