Muslim Holidays

Dates in 2026

In France, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the two most widely celebrated holidays. Al-Hijra is also an important day for Muslims and is a public holiday in most countries of the Maghreb and the Arab world.

Calendar of Muslim Holidays 2026

January 16 - Lailat al-Mi'raj: Commemoration of the Prophet's night journey and ascension
February 18 to March 19 - Ramadan: Month of fasting
March 15 - Laylat al-Qadr: The Night of Destiny, during Ramadan
March 20 - Eid al-Fitr (feast of breaking the fast)
May 25 to 30 - Hajj: Great pilgrimage to Mecca
May 27 - Eid al-Adha / Eid al-Kebir: Feast of the sacrifice
June 16 - Ra's as-Sana (Islamic New Year) (1st Muharram 1448 H)
June 25 - Ashura: Commemoration of the 10th of Muharram
August 25 - Al Mawlid (Birth of the Prophet)

In the other sections

Christian holidays calendar

Dates of Jewish holidays