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Public holidays in Oman

dates, names and what's closed

Oman
Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Oman's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Oman

  • Wednesday 18 NovemberOman National Day · العيد الوطني
  • Monday 11 January 2027Renaissance Day · يوم النهضة
All 2026 holidays in Oman
  • Monday 5 JanuaryIsra and Mi'raj · الإسراء والمعراج
  • Sunday 11 JanuaryRenaissance Day · يوم النهضة
  • Friday 20 MarchEid al-Fitr · عيد الفطر
  • Wednesday 27 MayEid al-Adha · عيد الأضحى
  • Thursday 18 JuneIslamic New Year · رأس السنة الهجرية
  • Thursday 27 AugustProphet's Birthday · المولد النبوي
  • Wednesday 18 NovemberOman National Day · العيد الوطني
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Flights & hotels for Oman

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Oman?
Oman National Day — Wednesday 18 November.
How many public holidays does Oman have?
Oman has 7 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.
What's closed on public holidays in Oman?
Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.
Is it worth visiting Oman during a holiday?
It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.
Are shops open on Sundays in Oman?
Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.
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