Next occurrence
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Observance
Tentative date: may vary by one day.
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Al-Hijra in Nigeria
Al-Hijra marks the Islamic New Year and is observed by Muslim communities across Nigeria.
This page keeps all available Al-Hijra dates in one place for quick planning and year-to-year comparison.
Some entries are tentative; lunar-based dates can shift by one day after official moon-sighting announcements.
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Year
Date
Day
Public holiday
Notes
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31 Aug 2019SaturdayNo-
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20 Aug 2020ThursdayNo-
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09 Aug 2021MondayNo-
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30 Jul 2022SaturdayNo-
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19 Jul 2023WednesdayNo-
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07 Jul 2024SundayNo-
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26 Jun 2025ThursdayNo-
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17 Jun 2026WednesdayNoTentative
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06 Jun 2027SundayNoTentative
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25 May 2028ThursdayNoTentative
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15 May 2029TuesdayNoTentative
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04 May 2030SaturdayNoTentative
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23 Apr 2031WednesdayNoTentative
Methodology note
Islamic date methodology: dates are calculated estimates and may vary by one day based on local moon sighting and official declaration.
FAQ
- When is the next Al-Hijra in Nigeria?
- The next listed date is Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
- Is Al-Hijra a public holiday in Nigeria?
- No, this is listed as an observance.
- Can the date for Al-Hijra change?
- Some years are tentative and may vary by one day after official announcements.
- Where can I see all Nigeria public holidays for a year?
- Open the matching year page to view all public holidays, observances, and downloads.