Sultan's Accession Day National
11 January marks the anniversary of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's accession to the throne of Oman in 2020. The day off may be moved within the week.
Oman Public Holidays 2026
Official Calendar
Complete Guide to Islamic Holidays, National Days & Work Schedule in Oman
Oman Public Holidays List 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day | Hijri date | Days off | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan's Accession Day | Sunday | 22 Rajab 1447 AH | 1 day (15 January) | National | |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday | 27 Rajab 1447 AH | 1 day (18 January) | Religious | |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday | 1 Shawwal 1447 AH | 5 days (19 March – 23 March) | Religious | |
| Arafat Day | Tuesday | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH | 1 day | Religious | |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH | 4 days (27 May – 30 May) | Religious | |
| Islamic New Year | Tuesday | 1 Muharram 1448 AH | 1 day (18 June) | Religious | |
| Prophet's Birthday | Tuesday | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH | 1 day (27 August) | Religious | |
| Oman National Day | Friday | 10 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH | 2 days (25 November – 26 November) | National |
Weekend days: Friday and Saturday
Note: Religious holiday dates may vary based on moon sighting and could change by one day. Please check official sources for confirmation.
Long Weekends 2026
Plan your vacations! There are 6 long weekends this year where public holidays connect with regular weekend days.
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4 days off 15 January – 18 January
Sultan's Accession Day + Isra and Mi'raj
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5 days off 19 March – 23 March
Eid al-Fitr
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5 days off 26 May – 30 May
Arafat Day + Eid al-Adha
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3 days off 18 June – 20 June
Islamic New Year
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3 days off 27 August – 29 August
Prophet's Birthday
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4 days off 25 November – 28 November
Oman National Day
Oman Calendar 2026
Public holiday Weekend
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 — Sultan's Accession Day | 16 | 17 |
| 18 — Isra and Mi'raj | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
- 11 January Sultan's Accession Day
- 16 January Isra and Mi'raj
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 — Eid al-Fitr | 20 — Eid al-Fitr | 21 — Eid al-Fitr |
| 22 — Eid al-Fitr | 23 — Eid al-Fitr | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 |
- 20 March Eid al-Fitr
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| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
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| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 24 | 25 | 26 — Arafat Day | 27 — Eid al-Adha | 28 — Eid al-Adha | 29 — Eid al-Adha | 30 — Eid al-Adha |
| 31 |
- 26 May Arafat Day
- 27 May Eid al-Adha
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 — Islamic New Year | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 |
- 16 June Islamic New Year
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| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
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| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 — Prophet's Birthday | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
- 25 August Prophet's Birthday
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
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| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 — Oman National Day | 26 — Oman National Day | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 |
- 20 November Oman National Day
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Religious Holidays
- Based on Islamic (Hijri) calendar
- May vary based on moon sighting
- Move about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year
National Holidays
- Fixed dates every year
- Celebrate historical events
- Usually single-day observances
2026 Holiday Summary
- Total public holidays
- 8
- National holidays
- 2
- Religious holidays
- 6
- Total days off
- 16
- Long weekends
- 6
- Weekend days
- Friday and Saturday
About Public Holidays in Oman
Oman's public holiday calendar reflects the sultanate's distinct identity and its blend of national pride with Islamic tradition. National Day was held on 18 November, the birthday of the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said, until 2020; it is now celebrated on 20 November, commemorating the founding of the Al Busaidi state in 1744. Following Sultan Haitham bin Tariq's accession in January 2020, the Royal Accession Day has also been observed as a national occasion. Islamic religious holidays include Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, and the Prophet's Birthday, confirmed through official moon sighting. Oman tends to observe slightly fewer public holidays than some Gulf neighbours, maintaining a predictable annual calendar that benefits businesses and residents alike. Oman's economy is anchored by oil and gas, tourism, ports, and manufacturing, with the work week running Sunday through Thursday and the weekend on Friday and Saturday. Islamic holidays shift annually according to the lunar Hijri calendar, with dates officially confirmed shortly before each occasion.
Practical Information for Residents and Visitors
- Government ministries and official bodies close on all declared public holidays.
- Omani Labour Law requires private sector employers to grant paid leave on public holidays.
- National Day celebrations are held across all governorates with official events and public activities.
- Oman's religious authorities officially announce Islamic holiday dates following moon sighting confirmation.
Official source: Government of Oman
Public Holiday Details 2026
Isra and Mi'raj Religious
Isra and Mi'raj, on 27 Rajab, commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to the heavens. In Oman it is an official day off, sometimes moved to the start or end of the working week.
Eid al-Fitr Religious
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and falls on 1 Shawwal in the Hijri calendar. Families attend the Eid prayer in the morning, visit relatives and exchange gifts, and children traditionally receive Eidiya money. The exact start is confirmed by moon sighting, so the date can move by one day. See Eid 2026 dates for all Arab countries.
Arafat Day Religious
Arafat Day falls on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah, when pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat for the most important rite of the Hajj. Many Muslims who are not on pilgrimage fast on this day. It immediately precedes Eid al-Adha.
Eid al-Adha Religious
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice, begins on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, the day after pilgrims stand at Mount Arafat during the Hajj. Muslims perform the Eid prayer and many sacrifice a sheep or other livestock, sharing the meat with family, neighbours and those in need. It is the longest public holiday of the year in most Arab countries. See Eid 2026 dates for all Arab countries.
Islamic New Year Religious
The Islamic New Year (Ras al-Sana al-Hijriya) falls on 1 Muharram and marks the start of a new Hijri year, commemorating the Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It is a quiet, reflective holiday rather than a festive one.
Prophet's Birthday Religious
Al-Mawlid al-Nabawi commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on 12 Rabi al-Awwal. In Oman it is an official holiday, often marked with religious lectures, poetry recitals in praise of the Prophet and traditional sweets.
Oman National Day National
Oman National Day on 20 November celebrates the founding of the Al Busaidi state in 1744. The days off are set each year by royal decree and can fall later in the month.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Oman have in 2026?
Oman has 8 public holidays in 2026: 2 national and 6 religious, adding up to about 16 days off.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2026 in Oman?
Eid al-Fitr in Oman falls on Friday, 20 March 2026 (1 Shawwal 1447 AH), with 5 days off (19 March to 23 March).
When is Eid al-Adha 2026 in Oman?
Eid al-Adha in Oman falls on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH), with 4 days off (27 May to 30 May).
What are the weekend days in Oman?
The official weekend in Oman is Friday and Saturday.
How many long weekends are there in Oman in 2026?
There are 6 long weekends where public holidays connect with the weekend. The longest is 5 days, from 19 March to 23 March.