When is the Prophet’s Birthday holiday in 2026?
Interesting has risen in what this year’s date for the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday will be – and whether the government will keep the holiday as scheduled or postpone it to allow for a longer weekend.
This is an official holiday for employees in the public and private sectors, as per government regulations.
According to astronomical calculations, the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in the year 1448 AH falls on Wednesday, August 26, corresponding to the 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal.
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