Isra and Mi’raj
Isra and Mi'raj falls on 27 Rajab and recalls the Prophet Muhammad's night journey and ascension; it is expected around 5 January 2027.
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About the day
Isra and Mi'raj commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's overnight journey from Makkah to Jerusalem (Isra) and his ascent through the heavens (Mi'raj). It falls on 27 Rajab, the seventh month of the Islamic calendar.
It is a public holiday in Oman and Kuwait. In 2026 it fell on 16 January, and Oman gave the holiday on Sunday 18 January. It has not been a paid public holiday in the UAE since 2019, when public and private sector holidays were unified.
Because the Islamic year is shorter than the Gregorian year, it is expected to fall twice in 2027, around 5 January and again around 25 December. Both dates are estimates and depend on the sighting of the Rajab moon.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday 5 January 2027 | UAE and Gulf | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Where this information comes from
- Gulf News: Is Isra Wal Miraj a public holiday in the UAE?
- Times of Oman: Oman declares holiday calendar for 2026
- Office Holidays: Israa and Miaraj Night in the UAE
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