Public holidays in Oman
The following is a list of public holidays in Oman.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Religious | |
| 1 Muharram | Islamic New Year |
| 12 Rabi'-ul-Awwal | Prophet's Birthday |
| 27 Rajab | Prophet's Ascension |
| 1-3 Shawwal | End of Ramadan |
| 10-13 Dhu al-Hijjah | Feast of the Sacrifice |
| Other | |
| 11 January | Accession Day |
| 18-19 November | National Day |
National Day - November 18th: Celebrates the Sultanate's independence and the birthday of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, who ruled Oman for many years until his passing in 2020.
Renaissance Day - July 23rd: Marks the beginning of the Sultanate's modernization under the leadership of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said in 1970.
Eid Al-Fitr: Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan (the holy month of fasting). The date varies each year depending on the Islamic lunar calendar.
Eid Al-Adha: Islamic holiday commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. The date varies each year according to the Islamic lunar calendar.
Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year): Marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year. The date changes each year.
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid Al-Nabi): Celebrates the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The date varies each year according to the Islamic lunar calendar.
Omani Women's Day - October 17th: Honors the achievements and contributions of Omani women to the country's development.
Sultan's Birthday: The exact date of the current Sultan's birthday is a public holiday, celebrating the current Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said.
Keep in mind that Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar and therefore shift by approximately 10 to 12 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar. Additionally, there might be other regional or cultural holidays that vary by location within Oman. For the most up-to-date information, it is recommended to check with local authorities or the Oman government's official website.
