Oman Confirms Dates for 5 National Holiday for 2026: Here are all the Details

Updated: December 29, 2026 1 min read

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Oman has confirmed five national holiday dates for 2026, giving residents and businesses early clarity on days off across the year. The announcement follows a government policy to publish national and religious holidays in advance, allowing better planning for work schedules, travel, and major events.

Here are the public holidays Oman has confirmed so far for 2026:

January 15 (Thursday): Accession Day
January 18 (Sunday): Al Isra’a Wal Miraj
June 18 (Thursday): Islamic New Year
August 27 (Thursday): Mawlid Al Nabawi
November 25–26 (Wed-Thu): National Day

Dates for Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha will be announced separately based on official moon sighting.

With dates for five national holidays in Oman confirmed for 2026, now is a good time to start planning ahead. If you’re thinking about using these breaks for a short escape, check out our travel guide to the best places to visit in Oman and plan your holiday getaways.

Stay tuned for more news and updates!

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