MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Monday issued a Royal Decree setting the days for official holidays for public and private sector establishments on the following occasions.
Islamic New Year: First Day of Muharram will be an official holiday.
Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) Birthday– 12thof Rabi-al-Awwal will be an official holiday.
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Israa Wal Miraj – 27thof Rajab will be holiday.
Renaissance Day holiday: Renaissance Day holiday which was celebrated on July 23 every year is now cancelled.
National Day holiday: November 18, 19. These dates can be amended to the requirements of the public interest
Eif Al Fiftr Holiday to be from 29thRamadan to third of Shawwal.
Eid Al Adha holidays starts from 9thuntil 12thDhu al-Hijjah
If the first day of Eid (Eid Al Fitr and Eid Adha), falls on a weekend, then an extra-day will be compensated.
