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Flag of OmanOman Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in Oman

Oman has 14 national public holidays in 2028. 10 of them fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. There are 5 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #56
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
5
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays

Oman public holidays 2028 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
Sultan's Accession Day Next اليوم الوطني لتولي السلطان Public holiday
Weekend Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر Public holiday
Weekend Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر Public holiday
Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر Public holiday
Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر Public holiday
Eid al-Adha عيد الأضحى Public holiday
Weekend Eid al-Adha عيد الأضحى Public holiday
Weekend Eid al-Adha عيد الأضحى Public holiday
Eid al-Adha عيد الأضحى Public holiday
Islamic New Year رأس السنة الهجرية Public holiday
Prophet's Birthday مولد النبي Public holiday
National Day يوم وطني Public holiday
National Day يوم وطني Public holiday
Isra' and Mi'raj الإسراء والمعراج Public holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Oman holiday calendar 2028

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January 1

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February 4

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March

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April

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May 5

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June

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July

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August 1

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September

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October

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November 2

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December 1

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Long weekends in Oman 2028

5 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

4days

Fri 25 Feb – Mon 28 Feb

No leave needed

4days

Thu 4 May – Sun 7 May

No leave needed

3days

Thu 25 May – Sat 27 May

No leave needed

3days

Thu 3 Aug – Sat 5 Aug

No leave needed

5days

Fri 17 Nov – Tue 21 Nov

Take off Sun 19 Nov

3days

Thu 14 Dec – Sat 16 Dec

No leave needed

Oman vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2028

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Planning a trip to Oman?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Oman

How many public holidays does Oman have in 2028?

14 national public holidays. That ranks Oman #56 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.

How many long weekends are there in Oman in 2028?

5 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Sun 19 Nov) for 5 days in a row from 17 November.

Which Oman public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?

Eid al-Fitr (Fri 25 Feb), Eid al-Fitr (Sat 26 Feb), Eid al-Adha (Fri 5 May) and Eid al-Adha (Sat 6 May). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Oman?

May, with 5 national holidays: Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha and Islamic New Year.