Public holidays
Oman: 15 public holiday dates in 2026 (15 days off) and 15 in 2027 (15 days off), with 252 working days in 2026 and 249 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 11 January 2026 | 2026-W02 | Sultan's Accession Day | Yes |
| Friday 16 January 2026 | 2026-W03 | Isra' and Mi'raj | Yes |
| Wednesday 18 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Thursday 19 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Friday 20 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Saturday 21 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Sunday 22 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Tuesday 26 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Wednesday 27 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Thursday 28 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Friday 29 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Tuesday 16 June 2026 | 2026-W25 | Islamic New Year | Yes |
| Tuesday 25 August 2026 | 2026-W35 | Prophet's Birthday | Yes |
| Friday 20 November 2026 | 2026-W47 | National Day | Yes |
| Saturday 21 November 2026 | 2026-W47 | National Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | 2027-W01 | Isra' and Mi'raj | Yes |
| Monday 11 January 2027 | 2027-W02 | Sultan's Accession Day | Yes |
| Monday 8 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Tuesday 9 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Wednesday 10 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Thursday 11 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Saturday 15 May 2027 | 2027-W19 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Sunday 16 May 2027 | 2027-W19 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Monday 17 May 2027 | 2027-W20 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Tuesday 18 May 2027 | 2027-W20 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Sunday 6 June 2027 | 2027-W22 | Islamic New Year | Yes |
| Saturday 14 August 2027 | 2027-W32 | Prophet's Birthday | Yes |
| Saturday 20 November 2027 | 2027-W46 | National Day | Yes |
| Sunday 21 November 2027 | 2027-W46 | National Day | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Isra' and Mi'raj | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prophet's Birthday | Tuesday 25 August 2026 | Saturday 14 August 2027 | −11 days |
| Islamic New Year | Tuesday 16 June 2026 | Sunday 6 June 2027 | −10 days |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| March | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| April | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| May | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| June | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| July | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| November | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| December | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| Q1 | 60 | 58 | −2 |
| Q2 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| Q3 | 65 | 66 | +1 |
| Q4 | 66 | 64 | −2 |
| Year | 252 | 249 | −3 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Friday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
11 January marks the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said and the accession of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to the Omani throne.
At work: Fine to mention with respect. A day off.
The Isra' and Mi'raj are the Islamic accounts of the Prophet Muhammad's night journey, during which he ascends to the heavens. It is remembered in many Muslim-majority countries, and is a public holiday in some of them.
At work: Fine to mention with respect. A day off in the countries that keep it; the card shows the official days off.
Eid al-Fitr, the "festival of breaking the fast", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.
At work: Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.
Eid al-Adha, the "festival of the sacrifice", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.
At work: Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.
The Islamic (Hijri) New Year marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year. It is observed by most Muslims on the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic era begins with the Hijrah, the emigration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It is observed as a public holiday by 24 countries.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off in the countries that observe it.
Mawlid is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, on 12 Rabi' al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. It was first publicly celebrated by Gökböri, a deputy of Saladin, and the Ottomans declared it an official holiday. Celebrants recite religious poetry in praise of Muhammad.
At work: Respectful to mention. Not every colleague marks it in the same way.
National Day is kept on 20 and 21 November. It celebrates the founding of the Al Bu Said dynasty, which has ruled Oman since 1744.
At work: Very welcome to mention. Two days off.
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