Public Holidays in Jordan 2026
15 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Jordan's official holiday framework combines national civic dates with long Eid closures and other Islamic holidays. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists four days for Eid al-Fitr and five days for Eid al-Adha.
Jordan Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr holiday Moon |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr holiday Moon |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr holiday Moon |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Independence Day |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Arafat Day / Eid al-Adha holiday period Moon |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha holiday Moon |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha holiday Moon |
| May 30 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha holiday Moon |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year Moon |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates and exact closure periods are provisional until confirmed by Jordanian authorities.
Multi-day Eid Holidays 2026
Eid al-Fitr creates a four-day official holiday period, while Eid al-Adha is listed as a five-day holiday period. Independence Day is fixed on 25 May.
Holiday Rules in Jordan
Islamic holidays follow the Hijri calendar and can change after official religious confirmation. Exact government-sector closure dates are normally announced closer to the holiday.
Jordan Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 25 May.
- Eid al-Fitr is officially described as a four-day holiday.
- Eid al-Adha is officially described as a five-day holiday.
- Jordan remains on UTC+3 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Eid al-Fitr in Jordan?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Eid al-Fitr as a four-day official holiday.
How long is Eid al-Adha?
The official holiday framework lists five days.
When is Jordan Independence Day?
It is observed on 25 May.
Why are 2027 Islamic dates marked provisional?
Their Gregorian dates depend on the lunar calendar and official religious confirmation.
Sources & methodology
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Official statutory and religious public-holiday framework.
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