2027 holiday calendar
Oman Public Holidays 2027: Full List & Eid Dates
Every official public holiday in Oman in 2027: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, National Day and more - days off, long weekends and which dates are still expected.
Quick answer
2027 public holiday list
| Holiday | Date | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accession DayAnniversary 11 January; the observed day is set in the Ministry of Labour's 2027 calendar. | To be announced | - | Expected |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Tue 5 Jan | 1 | Expected |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue 9 Mar - Thu 11 Mar5-day break with the weekend | 3 | Expected |
| Eid al-Adha | Sat 15 May - Tue 18 May5-day break with the weekend | 4 | Expected |
| Islamic New Year | Sun 6 Jun3-day break with the weekend | 1 | Expected |
| Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Sat 14 Aug | 1 | Expected |
| National DayLate November; the exact days are set in the Ministry of Labour's 2027 calendar. | To be announced | - | Expected |
Long weekends in 2027
Eid al-Fitr
Tue 9 Mar - Sat 13 Mar · 5 days
Eid al-Adha
Fri 14 May - Tue 18 May · 5 days
Islamic New Year
Fri 4 Jun - Sun 6 Jun · 3 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 2027?
Oman has 7 public holidays in 2027: about 10 paid days off across the dated holidays, plus 2 whose dates are not announced yet.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Oman?
Tue 9 Mar - Thu 11 Mar 2027 (expected - depends on the moon sighting).
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in Oman?
Sat 15 May - Tue 18 May 2027 (expected - depends on the moon sighting).
When is the National Day holiday 2027 in Oman?
To be announced. Late November; the exact days are set in the Ministry of Labour's 2027 calendar.
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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