Awal Muharram in Malaysia
The Islamic New Year, first day of the month of Muharram.
Awal Muharram marks the first day of Muharram and the beginning of the Islamic lunar year. It is a national public holiday observed with prayers and reflection rather than festivity.
Published dates
| Year | Date | Observed in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wed, 17 June 2026 | National | |
| 2027 | Sun, 6 June 2027 | National | |
| 2028 | Thu, 25 May 2028 | National |
What to notice in the calendar
The table records Awal Muharram as a nationwide holiday. Dates for several years are kept together so changes in weekday and state coverage are easy to compare.
At least one listed date falls on or next to a weekend. The long-weekend calendar shows the actual sequence of workdays, weekends and holidays for each year.