The capital and most populous city of Jordan, Amman has a population of 4,007,526 and a land area of 1,680 square kilometres. It is also a major tourist destination and considered to be among the most modernized Arab cities in the world.
Public holidays in Amman consist of religious holidays and national days.
| Dates | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Mar 30 – Apr 2 | Eid Al Fitr |
| May 1 | Labor Day |
| May 25 | Independence Day |
| Jun 5 – 9 | Eid Al Adha |
| Jun 26 | Hijri New Year |
| Sep 4 | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is celebrated on the 1st of January every year, marking the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
Labor Day
May Day, or Labor Day, is a public holiday in many countries worldwide and a day to celebrate workers’ rights in Amman.
Independence Day
The United Nations has 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 25 in Amman.
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr is the Holiday is the end of Ramadan (fasting month) for Muslims.
Eid Al Adha
Eid Al Adha is the Greater Eid, and is marked by week-long celebrations in Amman.
Hijri New Year
Hijri New Year is the start of the Islamic calendar and is celebrated by Muslims. It is a public holiday in Amman.
Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
The birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is also a public holiday in Amman.
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