There are six public holidays with 13 days in Oman in 2024, two of which fall on weekends: Friday and Saturday.
Isra and Mi'raj
Isra and Mi'raj mark the Prophet Muhammad's miraculous night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem, known as Isra, and ascent into heaven, known as Mi'raj. The holiday falls on February 7, 2024.
Eid al-Fitr
Muslims worldwide celebrate this religious holiday, celebrating the end of a month of fasting. The holiday falls on the first day of Syawal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The holiday lasts four days from April 10 to April 13, 2024.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival. The holiday lasts four days from June 17 to June 20, 2024, and it honors the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.
Islamic New Year
Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year, and it is observed on the first day of the month of Muharram, which is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It falls on July 7, 2024.
The Prophet's Birthday
The holiday, observed on September 16, 2024, commemorates the birthday of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, an Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. Muhammad was born around 570 AD in Mecca and was a deeply spiritual man spending time in meditation.
National Day
National Day celebrates when Oman gained independence from Portugal's control in 1650. The holiday is celebrated on November 18 and 19, 2024. The holiday is celebrated on the birthday of Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman, from 1970 to 2020.
The following is the list of public holidays in Oman 2024.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isra and Mi'raj | Feb 07, 2024 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Apr 10, 2024 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Apr 11, 2024 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Apr 12, 2024 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Apr 13, 2024 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Jun 17, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Jun 18, 2024 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Jun 19, 2024 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Jun 20, 2024 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Islamic New Year | Jul 07, 2024 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Sep 16, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| National Day | Nov 18, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Oman in 2024.