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Oman, being an Islamic state, follows Islam as the state religion as well as the Islamic calendar. Therefore, the official/public holidays are granted only for Islamic festivals during which all the government offices and banks remain closed. Here is the list of holidays that will help you plan for your vacations accordingly.
2011-12
|
Festival |
Date |
Day |
|
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) |
August 31, 11 |
Wednesday |
|
National Day & Birthday of HM Sultan Qaboos |
November 18, 11 |
Friday |
|
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) |
November 06, 11 |
Sunday |
|
Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
November 26, 11 |
Saturday |
|
New Year's Day |
January 01, 12 |
Sunday |
|
Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet) |
Febraury 04, 12 |
Saturday |
|
Leilat Al Meiraj (Ascension of the Prophet |
June 17, 12 |
Sunday |
|
Renaissance Day |
July 23, 12 |
Monday |
|
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) |
August 19, 12 |
Sunday |
|
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) |
November 15, 12 |
Thursday |
|
National Day & Birthday of HM Sultan Qaboos |
November 18, 12 |
Sunday |
Note: Islamic festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations.
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