Public Holidays in Oman 2026
15 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Oman's 2026 holiday dates follow the government's advance announcement for national and religious occasions, with Eid periods handled separately after moon-sighting decisions. The 2026 National Day holiday was officially scheduled for November 25 and 26.
Oman Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | Thursday | Sultan's Accession Day |
| Jan 18 | Sunday | Isra and Mi'raj Government |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Period Begins Government |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Government |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Government |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Government |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Government |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Arafat Day Moon |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| Jun 18 | Thursday | Islamic New Year Government |
| Aug 27 | Thursday | Prophet's Birthday Government |
| Nov 25 | Wednesday | National Day Holiday Government |
| Nov 26 | Thursday | National Day Holiday Government |
* 2027 Islamic dates, exact Eid closure periods and observed National Day dates are provisional until confirmed by Omani authorities.
Royal Decree Holiday Framework 2026
For 2026, the government announced Sultan's Accession Day on January 15, Isra and Mi'raj on January 18, the Hijri New Year on June 18, the Prophet's Birthday on August 27, and the National Day holiday on November 25 and 26. Eid dates are confirmed separately.
Holiday Rules in Oman
Oman can adjust observed holiday dates in the public interest. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha periods depend on official moon-sighting announcements; 2027 religious and National Day observed dates marked with an asterisk remain provisional until the annual announcement.
Oman Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- For 2026, the National Day holiday is 25 and 26 November.
- Sultan's Accession Day is 15 January.
- Eid breaks can span several days.
- Oman remains on UTC+4 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Oman National Day?
For 2026, the official National Day holiday is Wednesday 25 November and Thursday 26 November. Oman can adjust the observed dates by annual government decision.
Why are 2027 Islamic dates provisional?
They depend on the lunar calendar and official moon-sighting confirmation.
What is Accession Day?
It commemorates Sultan Haitham's accession and is observed on 15 January.
Can Eid holiday periods change?
Yes. The exact closure dates are officially announced.
Sources & methodology
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Official 2026 holiday schedule including National Day holiday on 25 and 26 November.
Official announcement of 2026 national and religious holiday dates, with Eid dates handled separately.