2026 holiday calendar
Oman Public Holidays 2026: Full List & Eid Dates
Every official public holiday in Oman in 2026: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, National Day and more - days off, long weekends and which dates are still expected.
Quick answer
2026 public holiday list
| Holiday | Date | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accession Day | Thu 15 Jan3-day break with the weekend | 1 | Confirmed |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Sun 18 Jan3-day break with the weekend | 1 | Confirmed |
| Eid al-Fitr | Thu 19 Mar - Mon 23 Mar | 5 | Estimated |
| Eid al-Adha | Tue 26 May - Sat 30 May | 5 | Estimated |
| Islamic New Year | Thu 18 Jun3-day break with the weekend | 1 | Confirmed |
| Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Thu 27 Aug3-day break with the weekend | 1 | Confirmed |
| National Day | Wed 25 Nov - Thu 26 Nov4-day break with the weekend | 2 | Confirmed |
Long weekends in 2026
Accession Day
Thu 15 Jan - Sat 17 Jan · 3 days
Isra and Mi'raj
Fri 16 Jan - Sun 18 Jan · 3 days
Islamic New Year
Thu 18 Jun - Sat 20 Jun · 3 days
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Thu 27 Aug - Sat 29 Aug · 3 days
National Day
Wed 25 Nov - Sat 28 Nov · 4 days
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
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Oman in 2026?
Oman has 7 public holidays in 2026: about 16 paid days off across the dated holidays.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2026 in Oman?
Thu 19 Mar - Mon 23 Mar 2026 (estimated date).
When is Eid al-Adha 2026 in Oman?
Tue 26 May - Sat 30 May 2026 (estimated date).
When is the National Day holiday 2026 in Oman?
Wed 25 Nov - Thu 26 Nov 2026.
What if I have to work on a public holiday?
Employers that must keep operating on holidays have to compensate staff who work them, as set by the Ministry of Labour.
Are private-sector holidays the same as government holidays?
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.
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