Oman Announces Four-Day Public Holiday for National Day

The Government of Oman has declared an extra holiday for Oman National Day events celebrating November 2026 for both workers in the public and private sectors. The official holidays are as follows: per the announcement provided above, Wednesday November 25 and Thursday November 26. This break is in conjunction with the regular weekend, which ends Saturday, November 28.

Oman National Day Holiday Dates Confirmed

The official dates of holiday are Wednesday, November 25 and Thursday, November 26, 2026. All Government Departments, Ministerial offices and private sector companies across the Sultanate will use the schedule to mark the occasion for their employees so that everyone could have first-hand experience of the Oman national day.

Oman National Day Holiday Creates Long Weekend

The regular weekend is Friday and Saturday, employees will get four back-to-back on the breakdown of November 25 – November 28. Normal working routines will be followed from Sunday Nov. 29, giving people a chance to arrange family get together and short trips and leisure activities.

Oman National Day Holiday Celebrations Expected

This long-holiday period is anticipated to fall during the period when Oman celebrates its traditions and progress across the country. Citizens and residents celebrate around the governorates with activities such as public events, public showcases and family events related to the military.

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