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The official calendar: 7 holiday periods totalling 12 days, of which 5 depend on the moon sighting and are marked as expected.
Holiday periods7Oman
Days off12counting multi-day breaks
Moon-dependent5confirmed by sighting
Checked2026-11-14official source
| Date | Holiday | Days | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | Sultan's Accession Day Thursday 15 January 2026 per the Ministry of Labour 2026 holiday calendar. | 1 | fixed |
| 18 Jan 2026 | Isra and Mi'raj Sunday 18 January 2026 per the Ministry of Labour calendar; moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Announced separately from the annual calendar by the Main Committee for the Sighting of the Hijri Month Crescents; expected 20-22 March 2026. Moon-sighting dependent. | 3 | expected |
| 27 May 2026 | Eid al-Adha Announced by the crescent-sighting committee; expected 27-29 May 2026. Moon-sighting dependent. | 3 | expected |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Hijri New Year Thursday 18 June 2026 per the Ministry of Labour calendar; moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Thursday 27 August 2026 per the Ministry of Labour calendar; moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 25 Nov 2026 | National Day The Ministry of Labour 2026 calendar sets the National Day holiday on Wednesday and Thursday 25-26 November 2026 (the National Day itself is 18 November). | 2 | fixed |
Dates in the table are the official calendar; lunar holidays can shift by a day once sighted.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Eid al-Fitr in Oman in 2026?
- The calendar places Eid al-Fitr at 20 Mar 2026, pending the moon sighting. The official announcement is usually made the evening before.
- How many days off do workers get in Oman in 2026?
- 12 days across 7 holiday periods, as published in the official calendar. Some employers add company days, and weekend rules differ — Oman weekends and shift patterns are set by the labour ministry.
- Are these dates confirmed?
- 2 of the 7 periods are fixed dates set by law. The other 5 follow the Islamic calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting; they are marked "expected" here and may move by one day.
Other years and countries
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SourceOfficial holiday calendarUpdatedTranscribed from the linked official calendar or cabinet circular. Lunar dates marked expected.