Oman has a total of 18 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
Sunday, January 1, 2023 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Sultan’s Accession Day
Thursday, January 12, 2023 Sultan’s Accession Day is a public holiday in Oman
Isra and Mi'raj
Sunday, February 19, 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.
Isra and Mi'raj Holiday
Sunday, February 19, 2023 Isra and Mi'raj Holiday is a public holiday in Oman
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2023 March Equinox in Oman (Muscat)
Ramadan Start
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.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Thursday, April 20, 2023 Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Oman
Eid al-Fitr
Saturday, April 22, 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
Sunday, April 23, 2023 Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Oman
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 June Solstice in Oman (Muscat)
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 public holiday in Oman
Muharram
Thursday, July 20, 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 Oman (Muscat)
The Prophet's Birthday
Thursday, September 28, 2023 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
National Day
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 National Day is a public holiday in Oman
National Day Holiday
Thursday, November 23, 2023 National Day Holiday is a public holiday in Oman
December Solstice
Friday, December 22, 2023 December Solstice in Oman (Muscat)
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