Jordan has a total of 27 holidays in 2023. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday	Date	Details
New Year's Day	Sunday, January 1, 2023	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Al Isra' wal Miraj	Saturday, February 18, 2023	Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
March Equinox	Monday, March 20, 2023	March Equinox in Jordan (Amman)
Ramadan begins	Thursday, March 23, 2023	Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Palm Sunday	Sunday, April 2, 2023	Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
Good Friday	Friday, April 7, 2023	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 9, 2023	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday	Monday, April 10, 2023	Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Orthodox Good Friday	Friday, April 14, 2023	Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Orthodox Easter Day	Sunday, April 16, 2023	Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Orthodox Easter Monday	Monday, April 17, 2023	Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Eid al-Fitr	Friday, April 21, 2023	Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Fitr holiday	Saturday, April 22, 2023	Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Labour Day	Monday, May 1, 2023	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Independence Day	Thursday, May 25, 2023	Independence Day is a national holiday in Jordan
Royal Wedding Half Day Holiday	Wednesday, May 31, 2023	Royal Wedding Half Day Holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Royal Wedding Holiday	Thursday, June 1, 2023	Royal Wedding Holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
June Solstice	Wednesday, June 21, 2023	June Solstice in Jordan (Amman)
Arafah	Tuesday, June 27, 2023	Arafah is a national holiday in Jordan
Eid al-Adha	Wednesday, June 28, 2023	Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Adha holiday	Thursday, June 29, 2023	Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Muharram/New Year	Wednesday, July 19, 2023	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
September Equinox	Saturday, September 23, 2023	September Equinox in Jordan (Amman)
Prophet's Birthday	Wednesday, September 27, 2023	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
December Solstice	Friday, December 22, 2023	December Solstice in Jordan (Amman)
Christmas Day	Monday, December 25, 2023	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day	Tuesday, December 26, 2023	Boxing Day is a optional holiday in Jordan