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Islamic New Year in Oman

2028 holiday dates

Friday, 26 May 2028

Estimated / awaiting confirmation

This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.

About Islamic New Year

Islamic New Year is an official Oman holiday associated with 1 Muharram. The governing decree establishes the Hijri rule or holiday span, while the Gregorian date may be moved or announced annually.

Public holiday / closure dates

  • — Public of holiday period · Estimated / awaiting confirmation

Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.

Next supported occurrence

Sunday, 6 June 2027 · Estimated / awaiting confirmation

Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.

2026 dates

  • — Public of holiday periodConfirmed — source checked

2027 dates

  • — Public of holiday periodEstimated / awaiting confirmation

Official sources and date status

Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.

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Official holiday calendar or legal framework

Awaiting Confirmation · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30

Royal Decree 88/2022 and Ministry of Labour announcements govern public and private sector holidays; lunar and National Day dates are announced annually.

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Official holiday calendar or legal framework

Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30

Provisional date under the current rule; annual, lunar or exceptional confirmation remains pending. Royal Decree 88/2022 and Ministry of Labour announcements govern public and private sector holidays; lunar and National Day dates are announced annually.

Office arrangements

State bodies and private establishments observe the declared period. Necessary operations may continue with compensation under applicable rules.

Bank arrangements

Banks publish closure schedules around declared holidays. Digital channels may operate while branch services and settlement are limited.

School arrangements

Schools follow official and institutional calendars; exact breaks should be verified rather than inferred from projections.

History

The observance reflects the beginning of the Hijri calendar year. Royal Decree 88/2022 defines Oman’s holiday framework, and later decrees or annual decisions may adjust Gregorian dates.

Why it matters

Lunar-calendar dates require Oman’s authoritative announcement; 2027–2028 database dates are planning projections, not confirmations.

Observance

Common observance includes quiet reflection, worship and family time, with practices varying among families and communities.

Travel and planning

Islamic New Year is a one-day Hijri observance whose Gregorian placement is officially announced. Do not infer an extended travel interval.

Frequently asked questions

When is Islamic New Year in Oman?

It is associated with 1 Muharram.

Are future Gregorian dates confirmed?

Not unless Oman has issued the applicable annual announcement.

Do public and private workplaces observe it?

Declared statutory holidays cover state bodies and private establishments, subject to necessary-work compensation rules.

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