Holiday calendar
Oman Public Holidays: Next Holiday & Upcoming Days Off
When is the next public holiday in Oman? Upcoming Eid, National Day and long-weekend dates, plus the holiday rules for private and government employees.
Next public holiday in Oman
National Day
Wed 25 Nov - Thu 26 Nov 2026 · In 28 days
4-day break including the weekend
Upcoming public holidays
| Holiday | Date | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Day | Wed 25 Nov - Thu 26 Nov 20264-day break with the weekend | 2 | Confirmed |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | 1 | Expected |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue 9 Mar - Thu 11 Mar 20275-day break with the weekend | 3 | Expected |
| Eid al-Adha | Sat 15 May - Tue 18 May 20275-day break with the weekend | 4 | Expected |
| Islamic New Year | Sun 6 Jun 20273-day break with the weekend | 1 | Expected |
| Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Sat 14 Aug 2027 | 1 | Expected |
Full list by year
Holiday rules in Oman
- Weekend
- Friday-Saturday
- Private vs government
- Since 2026 Oman publishes the year's holidays in advance and moves some to Thursday or Sunday to join the weekend; only the two Eids still wait for the moon sighting.
- Working on a holiday
- Employers that must keep operating on holidays have to compensate staff who work them, as set by the Ministry of Labour.
- Legal basis
- Oman Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023) + Ministry of Labour annual calendar
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