Oman is expected to have about 14 public holiday days in 2027 (15 if Ramadan lasts 30 days), including Isra and Mi'raj, Accession Day, Eid al-Fitr from 8 March, Eid al-Adha from 15 May, Hijri New Year, the Prophet's Birthday and National Day in November. Oman often moves non-Eid holidays next to the weekend.
Oman sets public holidays for both government and private establishments by Royal Decree. Since 2026, non-Eid holiday dates are announced at the start of the year, while both Eids are announced on moon sighting.
Oman public holidays 2027: full list
| Holiday | Expected date | Day | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isra and Mi'raj | 5 January (may be moved) | Tuesday | 1 |
| Accession Day | 11 January (may be moved) | Monday | 1 |
| Eid al-Fitr | 8–11 March (29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal) | Monday–Thursday | 4 (5) |
| Eid al-Adha | 15–18 May | Saturday–Tuesday | 4 |
| Hijri New Year | 6 June | Sunday | 1 |
| Prophet's Birthday | 14 August | Saturday | 1 |
| National Day | 18–19 November (may be moved) | Thursday–Friday | 2 |
Islamic holidays depend on the moon sighting and can move by a day. Dates on this page are expected, based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. We will update this page as soon as official dates are announced.
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Why Oman holiday dates move
Oman now moves some holidays to sit next to the weekend. In 2026, Accession Day moved to 15 January, Isra and Mi'raj to 18 January and National Day to 25–26 November. Expect similar moves in 2027, and update your calendar when the January announcement is made.
What Oman employers must know
Public holidays are paid for private sector employees. Employees who work on a public holiday must be compensated under the Labour Law (Royal Decree No. 53 of 2023), with extra pay or paid rest days. Check the current rate with the Ministry of Labour before setting your policy.
2027 planning checklist for HR and payroll
- Load the 2027 holiday calendar into your HR and payroll system now, and update it when official dates are announced.
- Set your policy for staff who must work on holidays, and agree in writing whether they get pay or a day off.
- Plan payroll cut-offs around Eid, since banks and teams may be closed.
- Ask employees to book leave around long weekends early, so cover is planned.
- Update non-Eid holiday dates in January, when Oman publishes the year's moved dates.
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