Muscat – The Ministry also clarified that work may continue during the holiday, if necessary, with employees entitled to compensation in accordance with existing labour regulations.

According to the announcement, the holiday will begin on Thursday, 9 Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH, corresponding to June 5, 2025, and will continue until Monday, 13 Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH, corresponding to June 9, 2025. Official work will resume on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

“It is permissible to work on the aforementioned days, if necessary, provided that it will be compensated according to the applicable regulations. On this blessed occasion, we are honoured to extend to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik our highest expressions of congratulations and blessings, praying to God Almighty to protect His Majesty and grant him good health, happiness and a long life, and to repeat this occasion and similar ones for His Majesty for many years. And upon the Omani people and our dear country further progress and prosperity under his wise leadership, and upon all Muslims goodness, blessings and prosperity. Happy New Year to everyone,” stated the Ministry announcement.