Holiday Guide for Oman in 2023

Oman 2023
Oman
2023

Oman information

Population: 5.11m
Capital: Muscat
Calling Code: (968)
Time Zone: +4 UTC
Currency: Omani rial
Language: Arabic

List of National Holidays in Oman in 2023

Ascension Day


Ascension Day

Oman: Marks the ascension to power of the current Sultan in January 2021.

Isra'a Wal Miraj


Isra'a Wal Miraj

Oman: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven

Eid al-Fitr


Eid al-Fitr

Oman: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr Holiday


Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Oman: Second day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr Holiday


Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Oman: Third day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr Holiday


Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Oman: Fourth day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr Holiday


Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Oman: Fifth day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan

Arafat Day


Arafat Day

Oman: Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the geographical area Arafa where the Prophet gave his Farewell Sermon.

Eid Al-Adha


Eid Al-Adha

Oman: Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

Eid Al-Adha Holiday


Eid Al-Adha Holiday

Oman: Second day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice

Hijri New Year


Hijri New Year

Oman: Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.

Mawlid


Mawlid

Oman: Celebrated by the Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar

Official Holiday


Official Holiday

Dhofar Governorate: An Official Holiday has been declared due to the adverse weather conditions.

Official Holiday


Official Holiday

Dhofar Governorate: An Official Holiday has been declared due to the adverse weather conditions.

National Day


National Day

Oman: Marks Oman's independence from Portugal in 1650, making it the oldest independent state in the Arab world.

National Day Holiday


National Day Holiday

Oman: Second day of public holidays in celebration of Oman National Day.

Notes

  • Friday and Saturday are the weekend for both public and private sectors
  • Under the Labor Code, Chapter 2 Article 65, all employees are entitled to a paid day off for nationally recognised holidays. If the employee cannot take the day off, they must be paid their regular rate of pay plus 25 per cent, or given a different day off with pay.