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Holidays in Oman 2024

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.

HolidayDateWeekdayNote
Isra and Mi'rajFeb 07, 2024WednesdayPublic Holiday
Eid al-FitrApr 10, 2024WednesdayPublic Holiday
Eid al-Fitr HolidayApr 11, 2024ThursdayPublic Holiday
Eid al-Fitr HolidayApr 12, 2024FridayPublic Holiday
Eid al-Fitr HolidayApr 13, 2024SaturdayPublic Holiday
Eid al-AdhaJun 17, 2024MondayPublic Holiday
Eid al-Adha HolidayJun 18, 2024TuesdayPublic Holiday
Eid al-Adha HolidayJun 19, 2024WednesdayPublic Holiday
Eid al-Adha HolidayJun 20, 2024ThursdayPublic Holiday
Islamic New YearJul 07, 2024SundayPublic Holiday
The Prophet's BirthdaySep 16, 2024MondayPublic Holiday
National DayNov 18, 2024MondayPublic Holiday

Please also check the working days in Oman in 2024.

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