Best Days to Take Leave in Oman 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, May 25 to get 9 days off from May 23 to May 31. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Adha (estimated).
- Take Mon, Jun 1 to get 7 days off from May 26 to Jun 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Adha (estimated).
- Take Tue, Mar 17 to get 6 days off from Mar 17 to Mar 22. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr (estimated).
- Take Mon, Mar 23 to get 6 days off from Mar 18 to Mar 23. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr (estimated).
- Take Fri, May 22, Mon, May 25 to get 10 days off from May 22 to May 31. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by Eid al-Adha (estimated).
Oman 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 6 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) (2026-01-16, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (2026-03-19, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Eid al-Adha (estimated) (2026-05-26, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Islamic New Year (estimated) (2026-06-16, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Prophet's Birthday (estimated) (2026-08-25, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- National Day (2026-11-20, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Oman Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 (2026-01-11) | Sun | Sultan's Accession Day | Public |
| Jan 16 (2026-01-16) | Fri | Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) | Public |
| Mar 18 (2026-03-18) | Wed | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| Mar 19 (2026-03-19) | Thu | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| Mar 20 (2026-03-20) | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| Mar 21 (2026-03-21) | Sat | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| Mar 22 (2026-03-22) | Sun | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| May 26 (2026-05-26) | Tue | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| May 27 (2026-05-27) | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| May 28 (2026-05-28) | Thu | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| May 29 (2026-05-29) | Fri | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| Jun 16 (2026-06-16) | Tue | Islamic New Year (estimated) | Public |
| Aug 25 (2026-08-25) | Tue | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | Public |
| Nov 20 (2026-11-20) | Fri | National Day | Public |
| Nov 21 (2026-11-21) | Sat | National Day | Public |
About Oman Holidays & Observances
Oman observes national and islamic public holidays, with dates that may be updated by official proclamation. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.