Public holidays in Jordan consist of national, cultural, and religious holidays. Businesses, as well as schools in Jordan, observe these public holidays. Most offices and schools are closed during these dates.
Update your calendar with Jordan’s public holidays, listed below:
| Dates | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year’s Day |
| Mar 20 – 23 | Fri – Mon | Eid Al Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 5 – 6 | Sun – Mon | Easter |
| May 1 | Fri | Labor Day |
| May 25 | Mon | Independence Day |
| May 26 – 30 | Tue – Sat | Eid Al Adha Holiday |
| Jun 16 | Tue | Islamic New Year |
| Aug 25 | Tue | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day marks the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar. This is a public holiday in Jordan, which the rest of the world also observes.
Labor Day
May Day, or Labor Day, is a public holiday in many countries worldwide, and a day to celebrate workers’ rights in Jordan.
Independence Day
This marks the date when the United Nations approved the end of the British Mandate, and recognized Transjordan as an independent sovereign kingdom. Independence Day is the National Holiday of Jordan and is celebrated annually on May 25th.
Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Eid Al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan (fasting month) for Muslims.
Eid Al Adha Holiday
Eid Al Adha is the Greater Eid, and is marked by week-long celebrations in Jordan.
Hijri New Year
Hijri New Year is the start of the Islamic calendar and is celebrated by Muslims. It is a public holiday in Jordan.
Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
The birthday of Prophet Muhammad is also a public holiday in Jordan.
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