MUSCAT: As the year draws to an end, people have already started looking forward to when they can take vacations in 2023.
A recently issued Royal Decree fixed the official holidays in a calendar year.
Given how ticket and accommodation prices shoot up prior to a holiday, having a consolidated list of public holidays for the calendar year will help everyone plan their holidays and trips in advance and without hassle.
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The official list of public holidays for 2023 is as follows:
- January 11: His Majesty the Sultan’s Accession Day.
- February 18: Al Isra’a Wal Miraj (Rajab 27).
- April 20-21: Eid Al Fitr.
- June 28: Eid Al Adha.
- July 18/19: Muharram, or Hijri New Year’s Day.
- September 26/27: Rabi’ al-Awwal, or The prophet’s Birthday.
- November 18-19: National Day.
Citizens and residents should note that if any of the weekly off days coincides with the aforementioned holidays, it will be compensated by a single day.
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