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2026 Oman Holidays

See public holidays in Oman for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

17

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

5 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

September Equinox

89 days away

About Oman holidays in 2026

In 2026, Oman observes a variety of holidays, including significant Islamic observances and national celebrations. The year begins with New Year's Day, followed by religious events such as Isra and Mi'raj, and the start of Ramadan. The major Islamic festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, along with their associated holidays, are prominent features of the calendar. The Islamic New Year, marked by Muharram, also occurs. Oman's National Day is celebrated in November, providing a key national observance. The calendar also includes astronomical events like equinoxes and solstices.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 16, 2026FridayIsra and Mi'raj
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid al-Fitr Holiday
March 22, 2026SundayEid al-Fitr Holiday
March 23, 2026MondayEid al-Fitr Holiday
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
May 28, 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday
May 29, 2026FridayEid al-Adha Holiday
May 30, 2026SaturdayEid al-Adha Holiday
June 17, 2026WednesdayMuharram
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
November 18, 2026WednesdayNational Day
December 22, 2026TuesdayDecember Solstice

Planning around Oman holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays follow a lunar calendar, so their dates can shift annually.
  • Observances are primarily religious and national in nature.
  • Check the specific dates for Islamic holidays as they are determined by sightings.
  • The calendar includes astronomical events that do not typically affect business operations.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Oman for 2026 is marked by significant clusters around major Islamic festivals. March is particularly busy with the observance of Eid al-Fitr and its associated holidays, alongside the March Equinox. Similarly, May sees a concentration of holidays for Eid al-Adha and its extended celebrations. These periods represent the most active times for holidays within the year.

Outside of these major festival periods, the holiday distribution is more dispersed. January and February each have one holiday. The latter half of the year sees fewer holidays, with observances like Muharram in June, the September Equinox, National Day in November, and the December Solstice spread out. April, July, August, October, and parts of June and September are notably quiet with no public holidays.

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