Isra' and Mi'raj in Palestine
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Isra' and Mi'raj is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
Isra' and Mi'raj is included in Palestine's official-holiday framework on 27 Rajab. Its Gregorian date moves with the Islamic lunar calendar and requires year-specific confirmation.
Isra' and Mi'raj
Holiday
Palestine
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Friday
Day
Jan
16
January 16, 2026
Isra' and Mi'raj Date in Palestine
Date
January 16, 2026
Day
Friday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
No
Date Confirmed
Yes
Isra' and Mi'raj Dates in Palestine
Isra' and Mi'raj 2026
- Confirmed Official framework; Ministry of Education calendar date
Isra' and Mi'raj 2027
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) Projected 27 Rajab; announcement-dependent
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) Second projected 27 Rajab in 2027; manual review required
Isra' and Mi'raj 2028
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) Projected 27 Rajab; announcement-dependent
History of Isra' and Mi'raj
The observance commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's Night Journey and Ascension and is dated through the Hijri calendar.
Importance of Isra' and Mi'raj
The day is a recognised religious occasion and an official planning date once its civil-calendar date is announced.
How Isra' and Mi'raj Is Celebrated in Palestine
Religious events may vary by mosque, community and year; the public-holiday listing does not prescribe one programme.
Office Impact
Use the applicable Palestinian announcement for the confirmed closure. In rare Gregorian years two occurrences of 27 Rajab can fall within the same year and both require review.
Bank Impact
Confirm bank schedules for the announced date or dates.
School Impact
Use the official education calendar for school attendance and closure information.
Travel Information
Confirm appointments and transport after the date is officially announced rather than relying solely on advance conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Isra' and Mi'raj?
It falls on 27 Rajab.
Can it occur twice in one Gregorian year?
Yes. Successive Hijri years can place two projected occurrences within one Gregorian year; each still requires official confirmation.