Oman: visas, entry rules and news 2026
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Public holidays and festivals in Oman in 2026. Non-working days:
- Friday, January 16: Israa wal Miraj (الإسراء والمعراج);
- Sunday, January 18: Israa wal Miraj (الإسراء والمعراج);
- March 18 to March 23, Wednesday to Monday: Eid ul-Fitr (عيد الفطر);
- May 26 to May 29, Tuesday to Friday: Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى);
- June 16, Tuesday: Islamic New Year (رأس السنة الهجرية);
- August 25, Tuesday: Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (المولد النبوي الشريف);
- November 18, Wednesday: National Day (اليوم الوطني).
Official holidays in Oman are Thursday and Friday. Private companies also work on Thursday until lunch. Banks are open to work with clients from 08:00 to 14:00 from Sunday to Thursday (Friday and Saturday are days off).
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Updated 29.09.2026
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