Oman Public Holidays 2024: The Full List for Public and Private Sector Workers
From the start of Ramadan to the Eid al-Adha long weekend break, here are all the dates to bookmark now ahead of the New Year
Oman Public Holidays 2024: Dates, Timings and Everything Else You Need To Know.
With only a few weeks away until the end of 2023, it’s only natural to start planning your 2024 adventures abroad, keeping note of upcoming long weekends and holidays for any impromptu staycations.
Mark your calendars because Omani nationals and residents still have 1 upcoming public holiday before the end of the year, and it’s a 4-day long weekend!
Oman Public Holidays: When is the next holiday?
The Sultanate of Oman has declared Wednesday, November 22 and Thursday the 23rd as an official holiday for the public and private sectors to celebrate Oman’s 53rd National Day.
As per the Royal orders of His Majesty the Sultan, it has been decided that Wednesday and Thursday, 22-23 November 2023, will be an official holiday for the public and private sectors on the occasion of the 53rd National Day.
— Oman News Agency (@ONA_eng) November 13, 2023
From dining out to scheduling a bit of “me time” at the salon, to participating in national festivities, there are numerous ways to celebrate Oman’s national day this year. Just take a look at some of the best activities to get the most out of this 4 day-long weekend.
Public Holidays 2024: When is the first long weekend of the year?
Ramadan 2024 is expected to start sometime around March 11 (pending the moon sighting). Private and public sector workers in Oman can expect their next long weekend or holiday to occur in April 2024 during Eid al-Fitr.
How many days will Oman’s public and private sector workers have off for Eid al-Fitr 2024?
While the exact dates are pending the lunar calendar and moon sightings, the holiday is expected to occur around Wednesday, April 10 – Friday, April 12, 2024 — meaning public and private sector employees can count on having a few days off.
Oman Public Holidays 2024: The Full List
(Islamic holidays are subject to the lunar calendar and moon sighting; all dates for the start of Ramadan; Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha holidays are approximate and subject to change, as per official government channels. Check back closer to the date for confirmed holidays.)
Ascension Day: Thursday, January 11 (Public and private sector)
Isra’a Wal Miraj: Wednesday, February 7 (Public and private sector)
Start of Ramadan: Monday, March 11, 2024 (To be confirmed by the moon sighting; official date will be announced by the Omani government closer to the day)
Eid al-Fitr Holiday: Wednesday, April 10 – Friday, April 12, 2024 (Public Holiday, to be confirmed by the moon sighting; official date will be announced by the Omani government closer to the day)
Eid Al-Adha Holiday: Monday, June 17 – 19, 2024 (Public Holiday, to be confirmed by the moon sighting; official date will be announced by the Omanii government closer to the day)
Hijri New Year: Monday, July 8 (Public and private sector)
Oman National Day: Monday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 19 (Public and private sector)