When are the next National holidays in Oman?
Upcoming Holidays
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National Day Holiday
Nov 21, . Second day of public holiday in celebration of Oman National Day. -
Ascension Day
Jan 11, . Marks the ascension to power of the current Sultan in January 2021. -
Isra'a Wal Miraj
Jan 27, . Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven -
Eid al-Fitr
Mar 31, . The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan -
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Apr 1, . Second day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan -
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Apr 2, . Third day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
List of Holidays in Oman in 2024
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Ascension Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Isra'a Wal Miraj | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Official Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Official Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Sunday | Eid Al-Adha | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Hijri New Year | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Mawlid | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | National Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | National Day Holiday | National Holiday |
| Key |
Notes
- Friday and Saturday are the weekend for both public and private sectors
- Under the Labor Code, Chapter 2 Article 65, all employees are entitled to a paid day off for nationally recognised holidays. If the employee cannot take the day off, they must be paid their regular rate of pay plus 25 per cent, or given a different day off with pay.
Oman Holiday News
- 09 June 2024: Nine-day Eid al Adha holiday announced source: Muscat Daily
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